Viola Odorata Flower/Leaf Extract[2][3] ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a botanical skin-conditioning extract, mainly used to add soothing, antioxidant, and sensory value to creams, lotions, toners, and masks.
What does Viola Odorata Flower/Leaf Extract[2][3] do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a botanical skin-conditioning extract, mainly used to add soothing, antioxidant, and sensory value to creams, lotions, toners, and masks.
Is Viola Odorata Flower/Leaf Extract[2][3] clean?
Clean-beauty frameworks generally treat it as a low-concern botanical when made with accepted solvents, with no common restricted-list issue. Sensitivity risk is mostly the normal botanical-extract variable, especially for reactive skin or fragranced versions.
Is Viola Odorata Flower/Leaf Extract[2][3] sustainable?
It is plant-derived, renewable, and expected to be biodegradable. Its sustainability profile depends on cultivation practices, harvest pressure, and whether extraction uses lower-impact solvents such as water, glycerin, or ethanol.
Is Viola Odorata Flower/Leaf Extract[2][3] COSMOS-approved?
It is generally permitted under COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic when the plant material and extraction process meet the standard’s requirements. It fits Green Chemistry reasonably well when sourced renewably and extracted with benign solvents, though agricultural inputs and solvent choice still matter.
How does Viola Odorata Flower/Leaf Extract[2][3] work chemically?
This material is a complex botanical mixture that may contain flavonoids, phenolic compounds, polysaccharides, and other water- or alcohol-soluble plant constituents rather than a single defined molecule. It is commonly used at low cosmetic levels, often around 0.1% to 5% depending on extract strength, and is usually added in the cool-down phase to protect heat-sensitive components.
Last updated 2026-05-13