Beta vulgaris (Beetroot) extract
AKA “Beetroot Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Beta vulgaris (Beetroot) extract
AKA: Beetroot Extract
Extract · Protectant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Beetroot extract conditions and protects hair and skin with natural antioxidants from the Mediterranean plant, helping to maintain moisture and shield against environmental stressors.
Family
Amaranthaceae (Amaranth family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Biennial or perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
89957-89-1 / 89957-90-4
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Protectant
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
Used in European folk medicine and traditional skincare for centuries for skin brightening and circulation enhancement. Beetroot was traditionally applied topically to improve skin tone and complexion.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR