List of 100 most popular plant extracts for cosmetic use

Below is a list of 100 distinct plant and flower extracts that have been used in cosmetic formulations. This list spans a wide range—from well‐known ingredients to some emerging botanical extracts:

1. Aloe vera extract
2. Green tea extract
3. Chamomile extract
4. Calendula extract
5. Witch hazel extract
6. Rosehip extract
7. Argan extract
8. Jojoba extract
9. Cucumber extract
10. Ginseng extract
11. Licorice extract
12. Turmeric extract
13. Grapeseed extract
14. Pomegranate extract
15. Sea buckthorn extract
16. Rice extract
17. Centella asiatica extract
18. Lavender extract
19. Neem extract
20. Red clover extract
21. Sage extract
22. Rosemary extract
23. Echinacea extract
24. Burdock extract
25. Ginkgo biloba extract
26. Bilberry extract
27. Blackberry extract
28. Blueberry extract
29. Cranberry extract
30. Acai extract
31. Mangosteen extract
32. Passionflower extract
33. Hibiscus extract
34. Rose extract
35. Lemon balm extract
36. Peppermint extract
37. Black tea extract
38. White tea extract
39. Oat extract
40. Soy extract
41. Peony extract
42. Lotus extract
43. Papaya extract
44. Banana extract
45. Coconut extract
46. Anise extract
47. Ylang-ylang extract
48. Myrrh extract
49. Frankincense extract
50. Bergamot extract
51. Neroli extract
52. Jasmine extract
53. Olive extract
54. Tomato extract
55. Carrot extract
56. Sunflower extract
57. Wheat germ extract
58. Barley extract
59. Quinoa extract
60. Goji berry extract
61. Raspberry extract
62. Strawberry extract
63. Cherry extract
64. Elderberry extract
65. Fig extract
66. Avocado extract
67. Mango extract
68. Passion fruit extract
69. Watermelon extract
70. Grape extract
71. Pumpkin extract
72. Acerola cherry extract
73. Bamboo extract
74. Nettle extract
75. Dandelion extract
76. Horsetail extract
77. German chamomile extract
78. Roman chamomile extract
79. Elderflower extract
80. Moringa extract
81. Mulberry extract
82. Saffron extract
83. Sarsaparilla extract
84. Yarrow extract
85. Cactus extract
86. Quince extract
87. Poppy extract
88. Mustard extract
89. Corn extract
90. Pea extract
91. Lentil extract
92. Amaranth extract
93. Flaxseed extract
94. Chia seed extract
95. Sacha inchi extract
96. Baobab extract
97. Camellia extract
98. Guava extract
99. Camu Camu extract
100. Blue tansy extract

Each of these botanical extracts is chosen for its unique set of bioactive compounds, such as antioxidants, vitamins, and anti-inflammatory agents, which can help address various skin concerns. Formulators may use these extracts individually or combine them to create synergistic effects in moisturizers, serums, masks, and other cosmetic products.

Note that the majority if not all of these extracts are water soluble therefore they can only be used in aqueous and emulsions formulations. Learn how to formulate and create anhydrous , aqueous and emulsions in my Complete Online Course  and you will be able to use any of these beautiful plant extracts to make safe , natural and effective skincare products.

Cheers,

La Mayca x