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Portulaca oleracea flower/leaf/stem extract
AKA “Purselane”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Portulaca oleracea flower/leaf/stem extract
AKA: Purselane
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of the Purselane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae
Family
Portulacaceae
Plant Part
Leaf
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
90083-07-1
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
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
Neutralizes free radicals
Traditional Use
Used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda as a cooling herb for skin irritation and inflammation. Historically applied topically in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cultures for wound healing.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR