Piper methysticum root extract
AKA “Kava Root Extract, Kava-Kava Root Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Piper methysticum root extract
AKA: Kava Root Extract, Kava-Kava Root Extract
Extract · 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
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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.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
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
Irritation
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR