Anigozanthos flavidus (Kangaroo Paw) flower/leaf extract
AKA “Kangaroo Paw Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Anigozanthos flavidus (Kangaroo Paw) flower/leaf extract
AKA: Kangaroo Paw Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Australian Native
Extract
Clean
Sourced from Australian kangaroo paw flowers, this natural extract gently conditions and softens hair and skin, leaving it feeling smooth and nourished.
Family
Haemodoraceae
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
223749-17-5
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Kangaroo Paw is native to Western Australia and has been used by Aboriginal peoples in traditional medicine. Modern cosmetic use is recent and largely based on its antioxidant properties rather than established traditional applications.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR