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 · Antioxidant · 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
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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.
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.
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
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR