Paeonia officinalis flower extract

AKA: Common peony, Peony
Plant-Derived
Extract
Clean
Paeonia Officinalis Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Peony, Paeonia officinalis L., Ranunculaceae
Family
Paeoniaceae (Peony family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84929-40-8
Form
Liquid
Functions
Tonic
Brightens uneven skin tone
Traditional Use
Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and traditional European herbalism for over 2,000 years to treat inflammation, skin irritation, and promote circulation. The peony root was particularly valued in Chinese medicine as a cooling and blood-moving herb.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR