# Extract Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/extract The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the United Kingdom. Botanical extracts elevate skin health by noticeably boosting hydration up to 74 percent and elasticity up to 90 percent, reducing UV stress, calming acne and blemishes, fading dark spots, and increasing overall brightness and tone. These gentle formulas suit most skin types best and are most commonly found in lightweight [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum). Because they layer easily, they integrate smoothly into any daily skincare routine. [Experimental Dermatology, 2009](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18631247/) [Materials Science & Engineering. C, Materials for Biological Applications, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31923989/) [Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34765083/) This page shows extract products with a Lovi page. For every product, and a routine built for your skin, use the Lovi app. ### Popular extract products - [Aveeno Positively Radiant Brightening Scrub](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/aveeno/positively-radiant-brightening-scrub/for/mature-skin) — High fit - [Fresh Tea Elixir Skin Resilience Activating Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/fresh/tea-elixir-skin-resilience-activating-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit ### Other extract products - [Aveeno Positively Radiant Brightening Scrub](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/aveeno/positively-radiant-brightening-scrub/for/mature-skin) — High fit - [Fresh Tea Elixir Skin Resilience Activating Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/fresh/tea-elixir-skin-resilience-activating-serum/for/dry-sensitive-skin) — Average fit - [PROOT Acne Clarifying Wash Off Face Mask](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/p/proot/acne-clarifying-wash-off-face-mask/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit ## Questions and answers ### What does extract do for the skin? Extract helps improve skin hydration, elasticity, and clarity while fighting acne and reducing sun damage. It may enhance brightness, decrease hyperpigmented spots, and support skin healing. [Experimental Dermatology, 2009](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18631247/) [Materials Science & Engineering. C, Materials for Biological Applications, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31923989/) ### How do you use extract? Extracts are versatile skincare ingredients found in various products like [hydrogels](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/hydrogel) and creams, used daily to target concerns like acne, aging, and hydration. Depending on the specific formula, they help soothe skin, improve elasticity, and brighten tone without adverse effects. [Materials Science & Engineering. C, Materials for Biological Applications, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31923989/) [Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34765083/) ### Should you use extract in the morning or at night? Extract may be used in your routine without specific timing restrictions, as scientific studies have evaluated various botanical extracts safely during daytime sun exposure and daily care. Topical [green tea extract](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/green-tea) helps protect human skin from UVB-induced cellular damage during daylight hours. [Experimental Dermatology, 2009](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18631247/) ### Can you use extract every day? Extracts like green tea and herbal blends may be used daily to help reduce UVB damage, clear acne, and improve skin hydration without adverse effects. [Experimental Dermatology, 2009](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18631247/) [Materials Science & Engineering. C, Materials for Biological Applications, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31923989/) ### Does extract cause purging or irritation? Extracts are generally well-tolerated and are unlikely to cause severe irritation or purging, with studies showing no adverse effects from plant extract formulas. Plant extracts like green tea help soothe skin and reduce UVB-induced damage. [Experimental Dermatology, 2009](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18631247/) [Materials Science & Engineering. C, Materials for Biological Applications, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31923989/) ### Which skin types is extract best for? Extract helps all skin types, particularly supporting those with acne-prone or aging skin depending on the specific plant extract used. Popular options include Aveeno Positively Radiant Brightening Scrub and Fresh Tea Elixir Skin Resilience Activating [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/serum). [Materials Science & Engineering. C, Materials for Biological Applications, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31923989/) [Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34765083/) ## Research on extract - [Green tea extract reduces induction of p53 and apoptosis in UVB-irradiated human skin independent of transcriptional controls](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18631247/) Extract · Experimental Dermatology, 2009 - [Synergism of plant extract and vegetable oils-based lipid nanocarriers: Emerging trends in development of advanced cosmetic prototype products](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31923989/) Extract · Materials Science & Engineering. C, Materials for Biological Applications, 2020 - [A Novel Biocompatible Herbal Extract-Loaded Hydrogel for Acne Treatment and Repair](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34765083/) Extract · Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, 2021 - [Antiacne and antiblotch activities of a formulated combination of Aloe barbadensis leaf powder, Garcinia mangostana peel extract, and Camellia sinensis leaf extract](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31239743/) Extract · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019 - [Epigallocatechin Gallate Enzymatic Alpha Glucosylation Potentiates Its Skin-Lightening Activity-Involvement of Skin Microbiota](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39598779/) Extract · Molecules, 2024 ## Brands with extract - American skincare: [Aveeno](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/aveeno) - American skincare: [Fresh](https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/fresh) ## 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/extract - United Kingdom: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/ingredients/extract (this page) - Ireland: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/ingredients/extract - Germany: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/extract - France: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/ingredients/extract - Italy: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/ingredients/extract - Netherlands: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/extract - Spain: https://lovi.care/skincare/es/ingredients/extract - Canada: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/extract - Australia: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/extract - Singapore: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/ingredients/extract - Saudi Arabia: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/extract - United Arab Emirates: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/ingredients/extract