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Peony Flower Extract

INCI name: Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract

Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract is an extract of white peony flowers used as a skin-conditioning botanical ingredient in cosmetics.

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What it is

Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract is derived from the flowers of the Chinese peony, a plant long featured in East Asian botanical traditions. The extract is used to condition the skin and contribute antioxidant character, and it appears frequently in Korean brightening-oriented formulas. In sunscreens it serves as a supporting botanical rather than a functional active.

Safety & warnings

Peony flower extract is generally well tolerated. As with any botanical extract, sensitivity is possible in predisposed individuals, but it is not a commonly cited allergen and is used at low levels.

Origin & sourcing

Natural; extracted from the flowers of Paeonia albiflora (Chinese peony).

Questions everyone asks

What is peony flower extract used for?

It conditions the skin and provides antioxidant character as a supporting botanical, often in brightening-oriented formulas.

Does it provide UV protection?

No. It is a conditioning botanical extract and is not a UV filter.

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