Bidens pilosa extract
AKA: Hairy Beggarticks
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Bidens Pilosa Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
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.
Draws water to skin
Traditional Use
Known as Spanish needles or beggar-ticks, this plant has been used in traditional African, Caribbean, and Asian folk medicine for skin healing and anti-inflammatory purposes. It has been incorporated into herbal skincare remedies for wound healing and skin tone improvement.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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