Portulaca pilosa extract
AKA “Portulaca Pilosa Extract (sometimes just called Portulaca Extract)”
Extract
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Ingredient Facts
Portulaca pilosa extract
AKA: Portulaca Pilosa Extract (sometimes just called Portulaca Extract)
Extract · Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant | Soothing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
A soothing plant extract from Central and South America that helps condition and soften skin, leaving it feeling smooth and comfortable.
Family
Portulacaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Annual or biennial
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Central America, South America. Portulaca pilosa is a succulent plant native to Central and South America in the Portulacaceae family. The extract is typically obtained through solvent extraction or maceration of the whole plant material.
Plant Source
Portulacaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Function
Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant | Soothing
Benefits
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
Target
Soothing
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR