What it is
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract is obtained from the berries of Schisandra chinensis, a woody vine widely used in East Asian herbal tradition where the fruit is known as omija or magnolia berry. In skincare it serves as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning botanical, drawing on the lignan and polyphenol compounds present in the fruit. It is commonly included in soothing and brightening-oriented formulations as a supporting plant extract.
Safety & warnings
Schisandra fruit extract is generally well tolerated on the skin at cosmetic use levels. As with any botanical extract, sensitive individuals may occasionally react, so a patch test is reasonable for very reactive skin.
Origin & sourcing
Plant-derived. It is extracted from the dried fruit of Schisandra chinensis, a deciduous climbing vine native to northern China, Korea, and the Russian Far East.
Questions everyone asks
What is omija?
Omija is the Korean name for Schisandra chinensis fruit, the source of this extract; it is also called the magnolia berry or five-flavor berry.
What role does it play in skincare?
It works as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning botanical, supporting soothing and brightening-oriented formulas.