Lady's Mantle
AKA “Alchemilla vulgaris, Lion's foot, Bear's foot
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Lady's mantle
AKA: Alchemilla vulgaris, Lion's foot, Bear's foot
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Antioxidant
Soothing
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Safety Ratings: EWG: 1/10 (Low Hazard)
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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.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
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.
Anti-Aging Benefits
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
Used in European folk medicine for centuries to address skin conditions and improve skin elasticity. Traditionally valued in herbalism for its astringent and skin-toning properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Soothing
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR