# Plantain Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/plantain The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Saudi Arabia. Plantain helps repair skin by speeding up healing, boosting moisture, and smoothing out texture. It suits almost all skin types and is commonly found in [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/serum). Because it layers easily, it fits smoothly into any daily skincare routine. [The Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25244603/) [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32750209/) This page shows plantain products with a Lovi page. For every product, and a routine built for your skin, use the Lovi app. ### Popular plantain products - [ZO Skin Health Complexion Renewal Pads](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/zo-skin-health/complexion-renewal-pads/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit - [Drunk Elephant Lala Retro™ Whipped Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/drunk-elephant/lala-retrotm-whipped-cream/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [SAR 230.76 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B01J1ZBJSG?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/grown-alchemist/hydra-restore-cream-cleanser/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [SAR 224.68 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B0DBJ6DC8G?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) ### Other plantain products - [ZO Skin Health Complexion Renewal Pads](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/zo-skin-health/complexion-renewal-pads/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Superior fit - [Drunk Elephant Lala Retro™ Whipped Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/drunk-elephant/lala-retrotm-whipped-cream/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Superior fit — [SAR 230.76 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B01J1ZBJSG?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) - [Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/grown-alchemist/hydra-restore-cream-cleanser/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit — [SAR 224.68 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B0DBJ6DC8G?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1) ## What reviewers say about popular plantain products The highlight reviewers mention most for each popular plantain product on Lovi. - ZO Skin Health Complexion Renewal Pads Convenient to use ★4.7 · 1.2k+ reviews Effective exfoliation Reduces oil “Incredibly convenient and easy to incorporate.” [What people say about Complexion Renewal Pads](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/zo-skin-health/complexion-renewal-pads/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) - Drunk Elephant Lala Retro™ Whipped Cream Intense hydration ★4.4 · 5.0k+ reviews Hygienic packaging Soothing texture “Drinks it up like water” [What people say about Lala Retro™ Whipped Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/drunk-elephant/lala-retrotm-whipped-cream/for/dry-sensitive-skin) - Grown Alchemist Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser Gentle on sensitivity ★4.6 · 1000+ reviews Hydrating & Non-Stripping Luxurious texture “calms my skin down” [What people say about Hydra-Restore Cream Cleanser](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/grown-alchemist/hydra-restore-cream-cleanser/for/sensitive-skin) ## Questions and answers ### What does plantain do for the skin? Plantain helps improve skin wound healing by supporting tissue contraction and tensile strength. It may also increase skin hydration and decrease [water](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/water) loss. [The Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25244603/) [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32750209/) ### How do you use plantain? Plantain may be applied topically using cosmetic macroemulsions containing its active components like aucubin to help increase skin hydration and decrease transepidermal water loss. It is also used in [extracts](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/extract) to help improve skin wound healing. [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32750209/) [The Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25244603/) ### Should you use plantain in the morning or at night? You can use plantain at any time of day as part of your routine. Topical plantain helps improve skin hydration and supports skin wound healing. [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32750209/) [The Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25244603/) ### Can you use plantain every day? Yes, you can use plantain daily as it helps improve skin hydration and barrier function. Topical application may also support skin healing and texture over time. [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32750209/) [The Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2015](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25244603/) ### Does plantain cause purging or irritation? Plantain is unlikely to cause irritation and does not cause purging. Topical application helps increase skin hydration and improves skin texture. [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32750209/) ### Which skin types is plantain best for? Plantain helps improve skin hydration and macrorelief, and Lovi rates its overall fit as Average. [Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32750209/) ## Research on plantain - [Plantago lanceolata L. water extract induces transition of fibroblasts into myofibroblasts and increases tensile strength of healing skin wounds](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25244603/) Plantain · The Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2015 - [Noninvasive evaluation of the influence of aucubin-containing cosmetic macroemulsion on selected skin parameters](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32750209/) Plantain · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021 ## Brands with plantain - American skincare: [Drunk Elephant](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/drunk-elephant) - American skincare: [ZO Skin Health](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/zo-skin-health) - Skincare: [Grown Alchemist](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/grown-alchemist) ## About the Lovi Fit Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes. Lovi checks every ingredient with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning. Behind this ingredient guide: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board). Page built Nov 8, 2026. More from Lovi: https://lovi.care/skincare/llms.txt ## This page in other countries - United States: https://lovi.care/skincare/ingredients/plantain - United Kingdom: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/plantain - Ireland: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/plantain - Germany: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/plantain - France: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/plantain - Italy: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/plantain - Netherlands: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/plantain - Spain: https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/plantain - Canada: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/plantain - Australia: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/plantain - Singapore: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/plantain - Saudi Arabia: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/plantain (this page) - United Arab Emirates: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/plantain