Lilium Candidum Flower Extract

Good

Antioxidant

Lilium Candidum Flower Extract at a glance

  • From the white lily plant
  • Has antioxidant properties
  • Also has anti-inflammatory benefits
  • Could improve skin discolorations

Lilium Candidum Flower Extract description

_Lilium candidum_ flower extract comes from the flowers of the white lily plant, sometimes called the Madonna lily, which is native to the Balkans and the Middle East. Used in traditional medicinal practices for centuries to treat skin ailments, modern medicine finds there is evidence to back up this use. Studies find Lilium candidum flower extract exerts strong antioxidant properties thanks to its phenolic compounds which also have anti-inflammatory effects. Some research even indicates that extracts from the flowers of the white lily might inhibit the enzyme tyrosinase, whose overproduction can lead to skin discolorations. Note that while the flower extract from the white lily has benefit for skin, the essential oil extracted from the same flower contains volatile compounds that can cause skin irritation. Usage levels for Lilium candidum flower extract range from 5-10% when supplied as part of a water-based blend.

Lilium Candidum Flower Extract references

  • SpecialChem, Website, Accessed October 2025
  • Journal of Functional Biomaterials, December 2022, pages 1-12
  • Antioxidants, July 2022, pages 10-17
  • Journal of Medicinal Plants, January 2020, pages 109-118
  • World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, January 2015, pages 1,098-1,113

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Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

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