What it is
Krameria Triandra Root Extract is derived from the root of rhatany, a shrub native to the Andean region of South America. The root is notably rich in tannins, and the extract is used in cosmetics as an astringent and skin-conditioning botanical. It generally appears at low concentrations within the supporting plant blend of a product.
Safety & warnings
Generally well tolerated at cosmetic use levels. Rhatany has been reported as an occasional contact allergen in some individuals, so those with sensitive skin may prefer to patch test. Its high tannin content gives it a pronounced astringent character.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; obtained by extracting the root of Krameria triandra, a shrub native to Peru and neighboring Andean areas. Rhatany root has a long traditional use as a source of astringent tannins.
Questions everyone asks
What is rhatany?
Rhatany is the common name for Krameria triandra, a tannin-rich Andean shrub whose root extract is used as an astringent skin-conditioning ingredient.
What does it do in a formula?
It functions mainly as an astringent and skin-conditioning botanical and does not contribute sun protection.