Paeonia suffruticosa extract
AKA “Tree Peony Extract, Peony Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Paeonia suffruticosa extract
AKA: Tree Peony Extract, Peony Extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Paeonia Suffruticosa Extract is the extract of the whole plant Paeonia suffruticosa, Paeoniaceae.
Family
Paeoniaceae (Peony family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
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
Tree peony has been a cornerstone herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine since the Tang Dynasty for blood-cooling and anti-inflammatory properties. Used historically in skincare formulations for redness and irritation.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR