Skin Conditioning
PAEONIA LACTIFLORA ROOT
Safety score · 0–100
Good
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About
The root of Chinese/Japanese white peony — traditional medicinal botanical. Anti-inflammatory and soothing; good cosmetic safety profile.
Paeonia Lactiflora Root is the root of Chinese/Japanese white peony, a well-known traditional East Asian medicinal plant. Its characteristic bioactive is paeoniflorin, a monoterpene glucoside with documented anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and mild vasodilator activity in pharmacological studies. Cosmetic use targets soothing, brightening, and anti-aging claims, typically at 0.1-3% of extract. Food and herbal safety is well-established through centuries of tea and tonic use. Sensitization is uncommon but reported. No dedicated CIR review; the herbal-medicine literature supplies the bulk of safety data.
Skin benefits
- White peony root — traditional East Asian botanical
- Contains paeoniflorin glycosides with anti-inflammatory activity
- Antioxidant and soothing effects
- Long traditional medicine history
Known concerns
- Food/herbal-grade safety generally good, but mild sensitization possible
- Variable paeoniflorin content by supplier
- Possible interactions with some drugs (oral use)
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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