Ingredient
Cornflower Extract
INCI name: Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
Cornflower extract
Bluebottle extract
Centaurea cyanus
What it is
A botanical extract from the cornflower plant, traditionally used in floral waters and toners for tired or puffy eye areas and sensitive skin. It contributes mild soothing and skin-conditioning benefits and is a common feature of gentle, minimalist formulations.
How it works
Flavonoids and anthocyanins in the extract are thought to provide mild soothing and antioxidant activity on the skin surface, though the mechanism is not rigorously characterized.
What it does
Skin conditioning
Antioxidant
Soothing
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.