Description

Paeonia Lactiflora Root Powder is a fine powder made from the dried roots of the Paeonia Lactiflora plant. This powdered form is used in cosmetic formulations for its beneficial properties, including its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects. It is commonly incorporated into skincare products to enhance their efficacy and improve skin health.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Flavonoids: Provide strong antioxidant protection and help neutralize free radicals.
Phenolic Compounds: Such as caffeic acid and ferulic acid, contribute to anti-inflammatory effects.
Triterpenes: Offer skin-conditioning benefits and help maintain hydration.
Glycosides: Support moisture retention and cellular health.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: A fine, light brown powder that may vary slightly in color depending on the specific processing method.
Odor: Mild, earthy scent with subtle herbal notes.
Texture: Fine and powdery, disperses easily in formulations without clumping.

Production Process:

The production of Paeonia Lactiflora Root Powder involves:

Harvesting: The roots of the Paeonia Lactiflora plant are collected.
Drying: The roots are dried to preserve their active compounds and prepare them for grinding.
Grinding: The dried roots are ground into a fine powder.
Screening: The powder is screened to ensure uniform particle size and quality.
Formulation: The powdered extract is incorporated into cosmetic and skincare products.

Applications:

Cosmetics: Used in face masks, scrubs, and powders for its exfoliating, soothing, and antioxidant properties.
Skincare: Aims to improve skin texture, reduce signs of aging, and provide soothing effects.
Dermatology: Applied for its potential benefits in skin conditioning and anti-inflammatory action.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Generally regarded as safe for topical application; however, like all powders, it should be used in accordance with established guidelines to avoid potential allergic reactions or skin irritations. People with allergies or very sensitive skin should be careful. It is important to ensure that the powder is sustainably sourced and free from harmful chemicals.

INCI Functions:


Abrasive agent. It contains abrasive particles to remove stains or biofilm that accumulate on the stratum corneum or teeth. Baking soda, kieselguhr, silica and many others have abrasive properties. Peeling or exfoliating products used in dermatology or cosmetic applications contain abrasive agents in the form of synthetic microspheres, however, these microspheres, or abrasive particles may not be biodegradable and create pollution in aquatic ecosystems.

Humectant. Hygroscopic compound used to minimise water loss in the skin and to prevent it from drying out by facilitating faster and greater absorption of water into the stratum corneum of the epidermis. The epidermis is the most superficial of the three layers that make up human skin (epidermis, dermis and hypodermis) and is the layer that maintains hydration in all three layers. In turn, the epidermis is composed of five layers: horny, the most superficial, granular, spinous, shiny, and basal. Humectants have the ability to retain the water they attract from the air in the stratum corneum and have the function of moisturising the skin. They are best used before emollients, which are oil-based.
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