The actives and the oils
Mullein
Great mullein is a tall herb with soft, woolly leaves and spikes of yellow flowers, long used in folk remedies.
- On a list as
- Verbascum Thapsus Extract
- What it does
- Soothing botanical
- Where it comes from
- Plant: great mullein
- Vegan?
- Yes
Why it’s in a formula
Like marshmallow root, it contains mucilage, so it is used for a soothing, softening feel. It is usually one of several botanicals in a blend.
Where you’ll find it at Divina
Read from each piece’s published ingredient list. 7 pieces.
L'Élixir
Anti-Aging Elixir — 30ml
$98
Listed as Verbascum Thapsus Extract
Not vegan: honey (as mel extract)
La Crème de Jour
Day Cream — 30ml
$96
Listed as Verbascum Thapsus Extract
Not vegan: honey (as mel extract)
Questions
Is mullein good for skin?
It has a long traditional use for soothing and is gentle for most people. Research on it in skincare is limited; think of it as a supporting botanical.
How we know: every ingredient list on this site is the manufacturer’s own, read piece by piece and shade by shade, and the pieces above are worked out from those lists each time the site is built. Ingredient names and functions follow the EU’s CosIng database. This page describes cosmetic ingredients; it isn’t medical advice.
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