Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, also known as meadowsweet, is a plant extract with anti-aging, soothing, and oil-control properties. It contains antioxidants, flavonoids, and phenolic acids that help calm skin irritation and reduce sensitivity-related redness. It also has the potential to inhibit an oil-triggering enzyme in the skin, making it beneficial for those with oily skin. Meadowsweet is a natural source of salicylates such as salicin, which are believed to have skin-soothing benefits.
Anti-Ageing: Helps reduce signs of aging. Soothing: Calms skin irritation and reduces redness. Oil Control: Helps control excess oil production.
Suitable for all skin types, especially those with oily or sensitive skin.
No known side effects or skin irritation.
Standard usage levels of this ingredient aren’t firmly defined; however, amounts between 0.5–1% are necessary for helping control signs of oily skin.
Spiraea Ulmaria Extract is derived from the meadowsweet plant.
Meadowsweet is sometimes claimed to be a natural source of the exfoliating ingredient salicylic acid. However, this comparison doesn’t hold up because the salicylates require a digestive system to convert to salicylic acid (this process doesn’t happen on skin).