Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract

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AKA: Gromwell root extract, Li root extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to China, Japan, Korea. Derived from the root of Lithospermum erythrorhizon, a plant in the Boraginaceae family native to East Asia. Extracted from dried roots using solvent extraction methods, typically with water or alcohol.
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract is an extract of the dried roots of Lithospermum erythrorhizon, Boraginaceae
Family
Boraginaceae (Borage family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
223749-76-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Hyperpigmentation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR