murphyAlfalfa Extract
AKA: Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract, Lucerne Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Central Asia, Mediterranean. Derived from the aerial parts of alfalfa (Medicago sativa), a legume native to Central Asia and the Mediterranean region. Extracted through solvent extraction or water infusion of the dried plant material to obtain bioactive compounds.
Alfalfa Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Aerial Parts
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR