Piper methysticum root extract
AKA “Kava Root Extract, Kava-Kava Root Extract”
Extract
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Ingredient Facts
Piper methysticum root extract
AKA: Kava Root Extract, Kava-Kava Root Extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning | Soothing | Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Kava root extract from the Pacific Islands helps condition and soothe skin, leaving it feeling soft and balanced.
Family
Piperaceae (Pepper family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Perennial or rhizomatous geophyte
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
84696-40-2
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Pacific Islands, Oceania. Piper methysticum is a plant from the Piperaceae family native to the Pacific Islands of Oceania. The root is extracted using solvent extraction or water infusion methods to obtain the active compounds.
Plant Source
Piperaceae (Pepper family)
Plant Part
Root
Function
Skin Conditioning | Soothing | Antioxidant
Benefits
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
Target
Irritation
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Caution
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR