STEVIA REBAUDIANA EXTRACT
Stevia extract is an extract of the whole Stevia rebaudiana plant, a species in the Asteraceae family. The name Stevia Rebaudiana Extract refers to this botanical ingredient, from the plant commonly associated with the intensely sweet taste of compounds it contains.
STEVIA REBAUDIANA EXTRACT: what it is
Stevia extract is an extract of the whole Stevia rebaudiana plant, a species in the Asteraceae family. The name Stevia Rebaudiana Extract refers to this botanical ingredient, from the plant commonly associated with the intensely sweet taste of compounds it contains.
It is not the same thing as a highly purified stevia sweetener, and it does not name one single molecule. Because it comes from the whole plant, its composition can vary with the plant material and extraction method. That distinction matters when reading a label: the name should not automatically be treated as a purified, isolated compound.
STEVIA REBAUDIANA EXTRACT: what it does in cosmetics
In cosmetics, Stevia Rebaudiana Extract is used for flavouring. This is most relevant in products that may contact the mouth, such as lip products or oral-care items: it can help shape the taste experienced during use, without being presented as a skin treatment.
One study examined leaf extracts made by different extraction methods and measured their composition and activity in laboratory tests, including cell-based work. It did not test the whole-plant extract in a finished cosmetic or establish a skin benefit; it also shows why different stevia extracts should not be assumed to behave identically.
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