Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract
A lentil extract with sugars and amino acids. It draws in moisture and smooths skin texture. Well tolerated.
Evidence by route
Topical application
A hydrating plant extract. Safe.
- CIR Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
How to read tiers A–F
- BLimited evidence. One RCT or several controlled studies with limitations
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract (lentil extract) supplies sugars and amino acids. In a formula it works as a mild humectant: it helps retain water at the surface and smooths the feel of skin texture, leaving the skin softer to the touch. As an active it is a supporting component. The hydration is light, and the effect on texture is mostly sensory and immediate rather than a structural correction. Some lentil-based raw materials are marketed for pores, but independent evidence is modest, so it is fairer to present it as an auxiliary humectant. Topically the systemic contribution is negligible, so it can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Tolerance is good: low irritation and allergy, suitable for sensitive skin. It has no meaningful comedogenic profile, so it suits oily or combination skin that wants weightless hydration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract safe during pregnancy?
Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract for?
Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract and what does it do in cosmetics?
A lentil extract with sugars and amino acids.
What's the INCI name for Lens Esculenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract?
The INCI name is Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract. It may also appear as: Lentil Fruit Extract.
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