An extract of tree peony bark used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Paeonia suffruticosa bark extract is an extract of the bark of the tree peony, Paeonia suffruticosa, a shrubby peony native to China, of the peony family (Paeoniaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums, essences and other skin care products, often in Asian-style formulas.
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
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.