Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract

Brassica oleracea italica (broccoli) extract is a plant-derived botanical obtained from broccoli tissues. It's used in skincare for its phytonutrient content as a mild antioxidant and conditioning component that supports texture and sensory feel.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
Broccoli extract with mild antioxidant and soothing effects.
Category
Antioxidant, Soothing, Skin Conditioning
Type
Botanical Extract

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Fair

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Provides protective antioxidant activity and can help comfort skin exposed to environmental stressors; data is modest, so effects may be subtle.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Used in serums, lightweight gels, and eye creams for daily defense and post-exposure care.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Considered safe for general use, but plant extracts can occasionally cause stinging or allergic responses. Patch test if reactive; no specific regulatory limits commonly cited for standard cosmetic use.

Is Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract a Good Ingredient?

It offers antioxidant support, including from isothiocyanate-rich compounds, but clinical evidence in leave-on skincare is modest, and botanical variability along with a small risk of sensitivity keep it at Fair rather than a higher rating.

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