Lonicera japonica (Honeysuckle) flower extract

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AKA: Honeysuckle flower extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
lonicera japonica (honeysuckle) flower extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Caprifoliaceae (Honeysuckle family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Liana
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
223749-79-9
Form
Liquid
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
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR