Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract

Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract

AKA “Gromwell root extract, Li root extract”

Extract

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Ingredient Facts

Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract

AKA: Gromwell root extract, Li root extract

Extract · Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant | Soothing · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Antioxidant

Soothing

Skin Conditioner

Extract

Clean

A traditional root extract that conditions and soothes skin, helping to maintain a healthy complexion.

Family

Boraginaceae (Borage family)

Plant Part

Root

Lifeform

Perennial

Climate

Temperate

CAS #

223749-76-6

Form

Liquid

Plant-Derived

Botanical. Native to China, Japan, Korea. Derived from the root of Lithospermum erythrorhizon, a plant in the Boraginaceae family native to East Asia. Extracted from dried roots using solvent extraction methods, typically with water or alcohol.

Plant Source

Boraginaceae (Borage family)

Plant Part

Root

Function

Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant | Soothing

Benefits

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Japanese herbalism for centuries to promote skin brightening and wound healing. Known as 'zicao' in Chinese medicine, the root was traditionally applied topically for eczema and to improve skin complexion.