What it is
Piper Methysticum Root Extract is obtained from the root of kava, a plant traditionally cultivated in the Pacific Islands. In cosmetics it is used as a skin-conditioning botanical, valued for contributing a soothing, comforting character to formulas. It appears as a botanical additive in serums and sun-care products at low levels.
Safety & warnings
Used topically at cosmetic levels, kava root extract is generally well tolerated. Concerns about kava have historically related to oral consumption rather than topical use; individuals with a known sensitivity to the plant should use it with care.
Origin & sourcing
Plant derived. It is extracted from the root of Piper methysticum (kava).
Questions everyone asks
What is Piper Methysticum Root Extract?
It is an extract of the kava plant root used as a skin-conditioning botanical in cosmetics.
Is the kava in cosmetics the same as kava beverages?
It is the same plant, but in cosmetics it is used topically at low levels rather than consumed.