Snapshot
- Overview
- Resurrection plant extract hydrates skin for a plumper look.
- Category
- Hydration, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
- Type
- Botanical Extract
Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
Selaginella lepidophylla extract comes from the desert resurrection plant, a resilient spike moss. In cosmetics it's used for lightweight hydration, comfort, and barrier support; evidence is emerging, so performance may vary.
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Our take
Is Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract a Good Ingredient?
Fair, because evidence for hydration and barrier support is preliminary and varies by extract standardization, so results can be modest. As with many botanicals, there's a small risk of irritation or sensitization, especially in reactive skin.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Helps skin hold onto moisture for a plumper, less flaky look and may boost a supple feel, though research is still developing, so effects can be modest.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Often added to serums, gels, and face mists aimed at quenching dryness and refreshing the complexion.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally considered tolerable at cosmetic levels, but plant allergens can trigger redness or itch in sensitive users. Patch test if easily irritated; no widely recognized regulatory limitations for typical cosmetic use.
Products with Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
