SPF Scout · Ingredient
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf/Stem Extract
What this ingredient generally does
An extract from the leaves and stems of patchouli. It works as an antioxidant, an astringent that tightens the skin's surface, and it protects skin, controls oil, and limits microbes in the formula.
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Published formulations that list this ingredient
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Supergoop! Everyday Sunscreen SPF 50
SPF 50 as labeled · U.S. formulation
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Where this information comes from
Ingredient names, CAS numbers and recorded functions come from SPF Scout’s curated ingredient dictionary, grounded in CosIng, the European Commission’s Cosmetic Ingredient Database. Content © European Union, reused with acknowledgement.