An extract of the whole Chinese peony plant, listed as an astringent ingredient.
What it is
Paeonia lactiflora extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Chinese peony, Paeonia lactiflora, of the peony family (Paeoniaceae). CosIng lists it as an astringent ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of skin care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal the extraction method or solvent.
Functions
- Astringent
- Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.