Lens Esculenta (lentil) Fruit Extract is a plant-derived ingredient rich in amino acids, vitamins, and polysaccharides, used in skincare for its conditioning, moisturizing, and antioxidant properties. It is also marketed for pore-refining and skin-smoothing effects, though robust clinical evidence is limited.
| Reported effect | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Contact irritation | Rare | Mild redness or stinging possible, mainly in sensitive skin or at higher concentrations. |
Allergic contact dermatitis | Very rare | Botanical extracts can rarely trigger sensitization in predisposed individuals. |
Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.
Peer-reviewed papers on this ingredient, via PubMed.