Orchis mascula extract
AKA “Early Purple Orchid Extract, sometimes just Orchid Extract”
Extract
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Ingredient Facts
Orchis mascula extract
AKA: Early Purple Orchid Extract, Sometimes just Orchid Extract
Extract · Hair Conditioning | Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Extract
Clean
Orchid flower extract from Europe and Asia that gently conditions and softens both hair and skin, helping to improve texture and moisture.
Family
Orchidaceae
Plant Part
Flower
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
90082-24-9
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Europe and parts of Asia. Orchis mascula is a terrestrial orchid species from the Orchidaceae family native to Europe and Western Asia. The extract is obtained by solvent extraction or maceration of the flower tissues.
Plant Source
Orchidaceae
Plant Part
Flower
Function
Hair Conditioning | Skin Conditioning
Benefits
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Early purple orchid was used in medieval European herbalism and traditional medicine as a tonic and skin treatment. Historical references suggest its use in ointments and preparations meant to improve skin vitality.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR