Echinacea purpurea extract
AKA “Echinacea Extract, Purple Coneflower Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Echinacea purpurea extract
AKA: Echinacea Extract, Purple Coneflower Extract
Extract · Moisturising · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Adaptogen
Extract
Not Clean
Echinacea Purpurea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea (L.), Asteraceae
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
90028-20-9
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Moisturising
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Tonic
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Native Americans used echinacea for wound healing and immune support; this use was adopted by European herbalists in the 19th century. In modern skincare, it is valued for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Sensitivity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR