Physalis Angulata Extract

TL;DR. This ingredient is used mainly as a skin-conditioning botanical extract, often chosen for antioxidant and soothing support in leave-on skin care.

What does Physalis Angulata Extract do in a cosmetic formula?

This ingredient is used mainly as a skin-conditioning botanical extract, often chosen for antioxidant and soothing support in leave-on skin care.

Is Physalis Angulata Extract clean?

From a clean-beauty perspective, it is generally low-friction when supplied in a simple approved carrier and preserved appropriately. As with many botanicals, sensitivity depends on the full extract profile, concentration, and any added preservative system.

Is Physalis Angulata Extract sustainable?

This material comes from renewable plant biomass and is expected to have a favorable biodegradability profile compared with persistent synthetic film-formers or silicones. The sustainability profile depends on cultivation practices, traceable sourcing, extraction solvent, and whether the plant is farmed or wild-harvested.

Is Physalis Angulata Extract COSMOS-approved?

It can be permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic when made from compliant plant material using approved extraction methods and solvents such as water, glycerin, ethanol, or plant oils. Its Green Chemistry fit is strongest with renewable sourcing, low-energy extraction, biodegradable carriers, and minimal processing aids.

How does Physalis Angulata Extract work chemically?

It is a complex botanical mixture containing polar and semi-polar phytochemicals, commonly including flavonoids, phenolic acids, and steroidal lactone-type compounds. Typical use levels for botanical extracts are often in the 0.1% to 5% range depending on extract strength and carrier, with stability influenced by pH, light exposure, oxidation control, and preservative compatibility.

Last updated 2026-05-13