The Ingredient Library · Ingredient · Hveragerði, Iceland
Sea Fennel
Crithmum Maritimum Extract
A cliff-dwelling coastal plant for visibly smoother, more radiant skin.
| INCI name | Crithmum Maritimum Extract |
|---|---|
| Type | Coastal botanical — renewing & smoothing |
| Origin | Hveragerði, Iceland |
| Key benefit | Visibly smoother, fresher-looking skin |
| Suits | All skin types, especially dull, tired or mature skin |
What is this
Sea Fennel
Sea fennel is a hardy coastal plant, Crithmum maritimum, that grows wild on rocky Mediterranean cliffs. In skincare, its extract is used as a revitalising botanical that helps support the skin's natural renewal, visibly smoothing texture and promoting a fresher, more radiant look.
In which products
Formulas with sea fennel
Noctis Longevity Night Serum
78.00 $
Silky night serum • 65 ingredients • 90% natural origin • nourishing overnight repair
Noctis Night Deep Cleanser
39.00 $
Argan + Brazil Nut + babassu lipid-rich night cleanser for comfort and barrier support
Renova The Eye Cream
69.00 $
Açaí + vitamin E brightening eye cream • 61 refined ingredients for dark circles, radiance & firmness
Lucis Protecting Day Serum
68.00 $
Niacinamide + hyaluronic acid + vitamin C brightening and firming day serum
Noctis Longevity Night Serum
78.00 $
Silky night serum • 65 ingredients • 90% natural origin • nourishing overnight repair
Noctis Night Deep Cleanser
39.00 $
Argan + Brazil Nut + babassu lipid-rich night cleanser for comfort and barrier support
Renova The Eye Cream
69.00 $
Açaí + vitamin E brightening eye cream • 61 refined ingredients for dark circles, radiance & firmness
Lucis Protecting Day Serum
68.00 $
Niacinamide + hyaluronic acid + vitamin C brightening and firming day serum
Every ingredient in our library serves one measure of success — skin longevity — the years skin keeps its strength, moisture and evenness.
Questions about sea fennel
What is sea fennel?
Sea fennel, or rock samphire, is Crithmum maritimum — a resilient aromatic plant that grows wild on rocky Mediterranean sea cliffs, thriving in salt spray and sun. In skincare its extract is prized as a revitalising botanical that helps skin look smoother, fresher and more luminous.
What does sea fennel do for your skin?
Sea fennel extract helps support the skin's natural renewal. Naturally rich in vitamin C, flavonoids and minerals from its marine environment, it is used to visibly refine texture, support the look of elasticity and lend dull or tired skin a fresher, more radiant appearance.
Is sea fennel a natural alternative to retinol?
It is often described that way. Formulators value sea fennel for promoting a smoother, more even-looking surface with excellent tolerance, which is why it appears in gentle renewal formulas. The comparison is cosmetic — it supports the look of refined, radiant skin gradually, over time.
Is sea fennel good for sensitive skin?
Yes — it is generally well tolerated and often chosen precisely for skin that finds stronger renewing actives uncomfortable. As with any new skincare, those with very reactive skin may wish to introduce it gradually and observe how their skin responds.
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