Paeonia suffruticosa bark extract
AKA “Chinese Peony”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Paeonia suffruticosa bark extract
AKA: Chinese Peony
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Paeonia Suffruticosa Bark Extract is the extract of the bark of of the Chinese Peony, Paeonia suffruticosa, Ranunculaceae
Family
Paeoniaceae (Peony family)
Plant Part
Bark
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
223747-88-4
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
The bark of tree peony has been used in TCM to clear heat, cool blood, and promote healing. Historically applied topically and taken internally for inflammatory skin conditions.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR