Schisandra chinensis fruit extract
AKA “Schisandra extract, Five-flavor berry, Magnolia berry extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Schisandra chinensis fruit extract
AKA: Schisandra extract, Five-flavor berry, Magnolia berry extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
TCM Botanical
Extract
Clean
Schisandra fruit extract from China helps condition and soften skin, leaving it feeling smooth and supple.
Family
Schisandraceae (Star anise family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Climber
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
223748-53-6
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Known as 'five-flavor fruit' in Traditional Chinese Medicine for nearly 2,000 years, schisandra was used to enhance skin vitality, balance moisture, and strengthen the body's protective qi. Modern skincare research has focused on its antioxidant and adaptogenic properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR