Alfalfa Extract
AKA “Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract, Lucerne Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Alfalfa extract
AKA: Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract, Lucerne Extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Alfalfa Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Aerial Parts
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine as a nutritive tonic herb for over 1,500 years. Applied topically in folk practices to support skin health and used internally for its chlorophyll content, which was believed to purify the body and improve complexion.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR