Beta vulgaris (Beetroot) extract

AKA: Beetroot extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Hair Care
Extract
Not Clean
Beta vulgaris (beetroot) extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin protecting.
Family
Amaranthaceae (Amaranth family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Biennial or perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
89957-89-1 / 89957-90-4
Form
Liquid
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR