What it is
This ingredient is an extract derived from the flowers of Paeonia lactiflora, a peony species long valued in East Asian botanical traditions. It is included for its conditioning properties and is positioned as a plant-derived addition in many Japanese and Korean formulas. It is used at low levels as a botanical accent rather than as a functional sunscreen component.
Safety & warnings
This botanical extract is generally well tolerated. Plant flower extracts can occasionally contribute to sensitivity in predisposed individuals, so those with known botanical allergies may wish to patch test.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, plant-derived: an extract obtained from the flowers of the peony Paeonia lactiflora.
Questions everyone asks
What plant does this extract come from?
It comes from the flowers of Paeonia lactiflora, a species of peony used in East Asian botanical traditions.
Why is it added to sunscreen?
It is used as a conditioning botanical accent rather than as an active sun-protection ingredient.