Echinacea purpurea (Echinacea) flower/leaf/stem extract
AKA “Echinacea Extract
Extract
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Ingredient Facts
Echinacea purpurea (Echinacea) flower/leaf/stem extract
AKA: Echinacea Extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant | Soothing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Adaptogen
Extract
Clean
Purple coneflower extract that gently conditions and softens hair and skin. This natural ingredient from North America helps maintain moisture and improve texture.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
90028-20-9
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to North America. Derived from Echinacea purpurea, a North American flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. Extracted from leaves through solvent extraction or maceration methods to obtain the bioactive compounds.
Plant Source
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Function
Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant | Soothing
Benefits
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Used by Native American tribes for centuries as a powerful immune and wound-healing remedy. European herbalists adopted echinacea in the 19th century, and it became popular in skincare for its anti-inflammatory and skin-conditioning properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Irritation
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Caution
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR