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Peony Root Extract

aka paeonia lactiflora root extract · white peony root extract · paeoniflorin source

Anti-inflammatory botanical used in brightening and soothing eye creams. Paeoniflorin content provides the mechanism for anti-redness and mild brightening claims. Established in Traditional Chinese Medicine skincare.

Benefits
  • Anti-inflammatory via paeoniflorin
  • Mild skin brightening via tyrosinase inhibition
  • Antioxidant phenolic content
  • Traditional TCM ingredient for skin care
  • Soothing and calming properties
Example uses
  • Brightening eye creams
  • Anti-redness serums
  • Calming facial creams
  • TCM-positioned skincare
  • Sensitive skin botanical formulas
Formulation notes

Aqueous or hydroalcoholic extract; paeoniflorin content varies. pH stable in cosmetic range.

Watchouts

Clinical evidence for cosmetic use is limited. Paeoniflorin concentration in finished products is difficult to verify without standardisation data.

Clean beauty perception

Accepted in clean beauty. TCM ingredient with modern mechanism validation. Growing popularity in K-beauty and clean prestige.