Nettle Extract
INCI Urtica Dioica Extract
Overview
An extract of stinging nettle, a plant with a long history in traditional European herbal use.
What it is
Nettle Extract is drawn from Urtica dioica, commonly known as stinging nettle. Despite the name, the plant’s stinging quality doesn’t carry through into the finished extract.
Where it comes from and how it’s made
Nettle grows widely across Europe and temperate regions worldwide. The plant is processed to draw out its extract for use in a formulation.
What it does in a formulation
Contributes nettle’s traditional botanical character to a finished product.
Why Lovebee uses it
Nettle has such a deep, practical folk history — it’s one of those plants people have relied on for generations. We like bringing that grounded, traditional character into our formulas.
Good to know
- Vegan and entirely plant-derived.
- Patch test recommended, as with any new ingredient.
Common questions
- Does Nettle Extract sting, like the fresh plant?
No, the stinging quality of fresh nettle doesn’t carry through into the processed extract.
- Is Nettle Extract vegan?
Yes — it’s a plant-derived extract with no animal inputs.
- What is Nettle traditionally used for?
It has a long history of traditional use in European herbal preparations.
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