Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract
AKA “Gromwell root extract, Li root extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract
AKA: Gromwell root extract, Li root extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract is an extract of the dried roots of Lithospermum erythrorhizon, Boraginaceae
Family
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
223749-76-6
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Hyperpigmentation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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Cosmetic formulations containing Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract show moisturizing effects on human skin.
Chang MJ, Huang HC, Chang HC, Chang TM
Archives of dermatological research, 2008
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR