Portulaca oleracea water
AKA “Purselane”
Water
Ingredient Facts
Portulaca oleracea water
AKA: Purselane
Water · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Portulaca Oleracea Water is the steam distillate obtained from the whole plant of the Purselane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae
CAS #
90083-07-1
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
A hydrosol or extract of purslane used in traditional Middle Eastern and Asian skincare practices for soothing and moisturizing irritated skin.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR