Piper methysticum root extract
AKA “Kava Root Extract, Kava-Kava Root Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Piper methysticum root extract
AKA: Kava Root Extract, Kava-Kava Root Extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Piper Methysticum Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Kawa-kawa, Piper methysticum, Piperaceae
Family
Piperaceae (Pepper family)
Plant Part
Root
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
The root of kava has been the primary part used in traditional Pacific Island medicine and ceremony for thousands of years, valued for its calming and social properties. Contemporary cosmetics leverage its traditional skin-soothing reputation.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Piper Methysticum Root Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Final report on the safety assessment of Piper methysticum leaf/root/stem extract and Piper methysticum root extract.
Robinson V, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Marks JG Jr et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2009
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR