SPF Scout · Ingredient
Lycium Chinense Flower Extract
What this ingredient generally does
A flower extract that works as an antioxidant, humectant, and skin protector. As a humectant it draws in and holds moisture, and as an antioxidant it helps keep the formula from spoiling, while adding a protective feel to the skin.
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Published U.S. formulations that list this ingredient
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No published U.S. formulation in the SPF Scout catalog currently lists this ingredient. The catalog is small: only reviewed records are published.
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Where this information comes from
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