Lonicera japonica (Honeysuckle) flower extract
AKA “Honeysuckle Flower Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Lonicera japonica (Honeysuckle) flower extract
AKA: Honeysuckle Flower Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Honeysuckle flower extract gently conditions and softens skin and hair, leaving them feeling smooth and refreshed.
Family
Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Liana
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
223749-79-9
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.
Anti-Inflammatory
Strengthens Barrier
Softens and smooths skin
Traditional Use
Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 2,000 years to treat inflammation and infections. Honeysuckle has been valued in Asian skincare for its cooling and clarifying properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Soothing
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR