Soothing ingredient
Lily Extract
Lily Extract in cosmetics is typically derived from the flowers of Lilium species (especially Lilium candidum, the Madonna lily). The extract provides polysaccharides with humectant and soothing properties, flavonoids with mild antioxidant activity, and mucilaginous compounds associated with skin softening. Used in cleansing and conditioning formulas as a gentle botanical active for soothing and skin-brightening.
Also known as: Lilium Extract
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Benefits
- ✓Lily flower extract (commonly from Lilium candidum, L. tigrinum, or related species) delivers flavonoids, polysaccharides, and mucilaginous compounds with soothing and moisture-retaining properties
- ✓Traditional use of lily flowers in East Asian and European herbalism for skin softening and complexion improvement; polysaccharide fraction provides humectant and calming effects
- ✓Some lily species contain phenolic glycosides with mild antioxidant activity
Watch for
- ⚠Lilium species can be highly toxic to cats (nephrotoxic) — relevant for household safety but not for human topical cosmetic use
- ⚠Rare contact sensitization possible in individuals sensitive to bulb plants or the Liliaceae family
Compatibility
✓ Works well with
+ Allantoin+ Panthenol+ Sodium Hyaluronate
