Acmella Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

TL;DR. This ingredient is a botanical skin-conditioning active used for temporary smoothing, firming, and a subtle tingling sensory effect in face and eye-area products.

What does Acmella Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract do in a cosmetic formula?

This ingredient is a botanical skin-conditioning active used for temporary smoothing, firming, and a subtle tingling sensory effect in face and eye-area products.

Is Acmella Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract clean?

It generally fits clean-beauty frameworks when made with accepted extraction solvents and preserved appropriately. The main caveat is skin reactivity in very sensitive users, especially because plant extracts can contain variable trace constituents.

Is Acmella Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract sustainable?

This material is plant-derived and generally expected to be biodegradable. Its sustainability profile depends on farming practices, extraction solvent choice, and whether the supply chain uses responsible cultivation rather than wild harvesting.

Is Acmella Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract COSMOS-approved?

It can be permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic when the plant source, extraction method, and carrier system meet the standard. It aligns well with Green Chemistry when produced from renewable feedstock using water, glycerin, ethanol, or other accepted solvents.

How does Acmella Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract work chemically?

The extract contains unsaturated N-alkylamide constituents along with typical botanical minor compounds, which contribute to its sensory and skin-conditioning profile. It is usually supplied as a diluted extract and used at supplier-recommended low percentages, with stability driven more by the carrier, preservative system, and oxidation protection than by the plant solids alone.

Last updated 2026-05-13