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Plant extracts increase sun sensitivity?
Hello formulators! I would like to add some plant extracts in my niacinamide serum. I just want to add those which doesn’t increase sun sensitivity. I am unable to find information online. If you know any website then please let me know. I am going to share the picture here, if you have information about it, you can educate me. Astaxanthin is not in the list, please let me know about it as well. Thanks a lot!
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Dear Rimshah
Plant extracts, in general, will not increase the problem of Photodermatitis. As long as you are sure that your Extracts do not contain ingredients that are able to course that kind of problem.
Mainly I would say you need to be sure that no Furocumarie or Furosemide is Present. Mainly they are present in Citric Fruits. so avoid them. Although avoid Etherical oils for Suncare Products in general to avoid the problem.
I only have a german article doesn’t have an English one sadly.
Astaxanthin as I Remember correctly is not causing photosensitivity and will “boost the spf ” a little.
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@gordof Thank you so much for your response. It is really helpful for me. 🙂
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