Products with Botanical Extracts

Botanical Extracts are plant-derived ingredients valued for their antioxidant, hydrating, and soothing properties. Browse ELLEMES products formulated with botanical extracts.

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Plant extracts, and what they are actually doing

A botanical extract is a plant fraction pulled into a solvent and standardized so a formulator can dose it predictably. The ones that earn their place in medical-grade skincare tend to be antioxidant polyphenols, soothing terpenes or mild humectant sugars, which is why green tea, chamomile, licorice, oat and aloe keep reappearing on these labels.

They span the catalogue here, from stem-cell formulas such as CALECIM Restorative Hydration Cream and CALECIM Pigment Solution, to SkinMedica Even & Correct and lash conditioners including RevitaLash Advanced.

Are botanical ingredients gentler than synthetic ones?

Not inherently. Plant origin says nothing about tolerance, and several of the most common contact sensitizers in cosmetics are botanical essential oils. What matters is the specific extract, the concentration it is used at, and whether the finished formula was tested on reactive skin.

How to shop at ELLEMES

Botanical actives degrade with heat and light, so provenance counts. Every line on this page is bought direct from the brand and kept in climate-controlled storage at our Sandy Springs spa.

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Featured Products with Botanical Extracts Reviews

Obagi SUZANOBAGIMD Retivance Skin Rejuvenating Complex
Obagi SUZANOBAGIMD™ Retivance® Skin Rejuvenating Complex
4.9 (15 reviews) 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews
$155.00
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“Really enjoyed this product. I have rosacea, so I wanted to start with a less irritating retinol product geared toward sensitive skin. I had minimal dryness, but I also started using this as the weather was...”

— Kenzie J.
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SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment
SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment
4.7 (21 reviews) 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews
$54.00
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Alastin Skincare Restorative Skin Complex
Alastin Skincare Restorative Skin Complex
4.7 (54 reviews) 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 54 reviews
$239.00
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“I started using Alastin a couple of years ago. My dermatologist asked me to “just try it” for a couple of months. To my surprise it didn’t take a couple of months. I started seeing subtle...”

— Victoria G.
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