Passiflora Quadrangularis Flower Extract

What is Passiflora Quadrangularis Flower Extract?

Passiflora quadrangularis flower extract comes from the blooms of the giant granadilla, a tropical vine in the Passifloraceae family native to Central and South America. This botanical extract is obtained through solvent or water extraction of the fresh or dried flowers, yielding a concentrate rich in flavonoids, phenols, and volatile compounds. In cosmetics, it falls under skin conditioning agents and is commonly featured in creams, serums, and masks. It works by forming a lightweight film on the skin's surface to shield against environmental stressors like pollutants and dehydration. Additionally, its mild aromatic profile delivers a cooling, invigorating sensation, while bioactive components help maintain skin comfort by supporting the natural barrier function without clogging pores.

Comedogenic Rating 0/5 Low risk of clogging pores

EWG Safety Rating 1 View on EWG →

Roles in Formulation

This ingredient serves the following purposes in cosmetic formulations:

Refreshing

Delivers a fresh, clean sensory impression (often via cooling agents or volatile carriers), improving perceived cleanliness and after-feel.

Skin protecting

Forms a barrier to protect skin from external irritants.

Soothing

Helps reduce the feeling of discomfort and visible irritation by supporting skin calmness, often through anti-irritant, barrier-supporting, or cooling mechanisms.

Benefits

Provides a refreshing, clean sensation for improved skin feel.

Helps shield skin from external irritants through barrier support.

Supports skin calmness to ease discomfort from daily stressors.

Who It's For

A quick guide for who this ingredient may suit (and who should be cautious).

Who May Benefit	Who Should Avoid
People with sensitive skin seeking gentle protection.	Anyone with a known allergy to plants in the Passifloraceae family.
Those desiring a fresh, invigorated after-feel in routines.	Those experiencing reactions to floral extracts in patch tests.
Individuals looking for soothing botanical additions to daily care.	People preferring fully synthetic or minimalist formulations.

Safety Notes

Rated low hazard by safety assessments for cosmetic use.
Non-comedogenic, unlikely to clog pores in typical concentrations.

Frequently Asked Questions about Passiflora Quadrangularis Flower Extract

What is Passiflora quadrangularis flower extract?

A botanical extract from the flowers of a tropical passionflower vine, used for skin conditioning and refreshing effects.

Is it safe for daily skincare use?

Yes, it carries a low safety rating and suits most routines when used as directed.

Does it help with skin sensitivity?

It supports skin calmness and barrier function, ideal for comfort.