Ingredient

Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower Extract

Low risk

FunctionSoothing

What it is — Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower Extract (INCI of the same name), obtained from cornflower blossoms, a classic soothing botanical.

What it does — It is commonly included to help soothe and comfort skin and scalp, and cornflower is traditionally associated with a calm, refreshed feel, especially around the eyes.

Typical use — Found in soothing toners, mists, eye products and moisturizers.

Who it suits / good to know — Generally suitable for most skin types, including sensitive skin seeking gentle comfort; it layers easily in light routines.

Safety — Rated low risk and generally well tolerated. This is general information rather than medical advice; patch-test first if you are prone to reactions from daisy-family plants.

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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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