Snapshot
- Overview
- A calming plant extract with mild antioxidant benefits for skin.
- Category
- Soothing, Sensitive Skin, Antioxidant
- Type
- Botanical Extract
Sigesbeckia Orientalis (St. Paul's Wort) Extract
Sigesbeckia orientalis (St. Paul's wort) extract is a botanical preparation containing phenolic and diterpenoid constituents. It's used in skincare for a calming feel and antioxidant support, though human evidence is limited and preliminary.
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Our take
Is Sigesbeckia Orientalis (St. Paul's Wort) Extract a Good Ingredient?
It rates Fair: early data point to soothing and antioxidant effects, but human evidence is limited and the extract's composition can vary from batch to batch. Reactive skin should also watch for possible botanical sensitivity.
What it does
Skin Benefits
It may help calm the look of irritation and offer some antioxidant support, though human data are still limited. It suits people looking for a gentle botanical to comfort stressed-looking skin.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
It's found in gentle serums, lightweight moisturizers, and recovery creams made for reactive or post-procedure routines, as well as in after-sun gels meant to ease the look of redness.
Before you use it
Safety
Botanical extracts like this one can cause irritation or allergy in susceptible users, so patch testing before wider use is sensible. There are no well-established regulatory restrictions at typical cosmetic concentrations.
Products with Sigesbeckia Orientalis (St. Paul's Wort) Extract
