Portulaca grandiflora extract
AKA “Portulaca, Rose moss, Purslane”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Portulaca grandiflora extract
AKA: Rose moss, Purslane
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Humectant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
A succulent plant extract from Madagascar that hydrates and nourishes skin, leaving it soft and supple.
Family
Portulacaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Succulent annual or subshrub
Climate
Subtropical
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and traditional Indian medicine for centuries as a cooling, anti-inflammatory remedy for skin irritation and wounds. Modern skincare adopted it as a source of antioxidants and soothing compounds.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Sensitivity
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Wound healing activity and flavonoid contents of purslane (Portulaca grandiflora) of various varieties.
Budiawan A, Purwanto A, Puradewa L, Cahyani ED, Purwaningsih CE
RSC advances, 2023
Final Report: Safety Assessment of <I>Portulaca oleracea</I>-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Portulaca Grandiflora Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Aqueous extracts of Portulaca oleracea L. alleviate atopic dermatitis by restoring skin barrier function.
Wei H, Chen Z, Lai W, Wang W, Bian X et al.
Frontiers in pharmacology, 2025
Portulaca oleracea extract relieves skin barrier damage induced by increased photosensitivity after GA peeling.
Wei J, Quan Q, Wang P, Wang Y, Huo T et al.
Cutaneous and ocular toxicology, 2022
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR