Piper methysticum extract
AKA “Kava Extract, Kava-Kava Extract, Ava Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Piper methysticum extract
AKA: Kava Extract, Kava-Kava Extract, Ava Extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Piper Methysticum Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Piperaceae (Pepper family)
Lifeform
Perennial or rhizomatous geophyte
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
84696-40-2
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Softens and smooths skin
Traditional Use
Kava has been used for over 3,000 years in Pacific Island cultures, particularly in Vanuatu, Fiji, and Samoa, as a ceremonial drink and traditional medicine for relaxation and social bonding. In skincare, it is a modern application exploring its potential anti-inflammatory properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Ecklonia Cava Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrolyzed Ecklonia Cava Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Ecklonia Cava Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Piper methysticum extract
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
Ecklonia cava Extract and Dieckol Attenuate Cellular Lipid Peroxidation in Keratinocytes Exposed to PM10.
Lee JW, Seok JK, Boo YC
Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM, 2018
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR