Portulaca pilosa extract
AKA “Portulaca Pilosa Extract (sometimes just called Portulaca Extract)”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Portulaca pilosa extract
AKA: Portulaca Pilosa Extract (sometimes just called Portulaca Extract)
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Portulaca Pilosa Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Portulaca pilosa L., Portulacaceae
Family
Portulacaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Annual or biennial
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
-
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
Used in traditional Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for its cooling and anti-inflammatory properties. Applied topically for skin conditions and rashes; gaining modern recognition for antioxidant and soothing benefits.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR