Nettle Extract
Nettle Extract is a traditional botanical ingredient derived from the common stinging nettle plant. It is widely used in UK skincare and haircare for its soothing, balancing and revitalising properties. Gentle yet effective, it is popular in natural and clean beauty formulas.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, nettle extract functions primarily as a skin-conditioning and scalp-soothing agent. Rich in minerals, flavonoids and phenolic compounds, it helps calm irritation, regulate sebum production and impart a fresh, toned feel to both skin and hair. Formulators value its ability to support a healthy scalp environment and to leave hair looking fuller and shinier without weighing it down.
Key benefits
- Calms and soothes irritated skin
- Helps balance oily and combination skin
- Strengthens and revitalises hair
- Adds shine and softness to hair
- Supports a healthy-looking scalp
- Provides a fresh, toned skin feel
Best for
oily skin, combination skin, sensitive skin, irritated scalp, dull hair
Where it comes from
Nettle Extract is obtained from the leaves and stems of Urtica dioica, the common stinging nettle, a hardy perennial plant that grows abundantly across the British countryside and throughout Europe.
Products with Nettle Extract
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Nettle Extract than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.
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