Stevia Extract
Stevia Extract is a natural plant-derived ingredient used in UK beauty products for its gentle skin-soothing and conditioning properties. It is popular in clean beauty formulations as a mild, sugar-free alternative that helps hydrate and soften skin without irritation.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, Stevia Extract functions primarily as a skin-conditioning agent and humectant. It helps to attract and retain moisture on the skin’s surface while providing a smooth, non-sticky feel in creams, serums, and masks. Its natural sweetness and antioxidant profile allow formulators to create gentle, low-irritation products that support the skin barrier and enhance overall texture and comfort.
Key benefits
- Helps hydrate and soften skin
- Soothes sensitive or irritated skin
- Provides antioxidant protection against environmental stressors
- Improves product texture and feel
- Supports skin barrier function
- Suitable for low-irritation formulations
Best for
sensitive skin, dry skin, mature skin, irritated skin
Where it comes from
Stevia Extract is obtained from the leaves of the Stevia rebaudiana plant, a shrub native to South America and now cultivated in various regions for its naturally sweet compounds.