murphyPiper methysticum extract
AKA: Kava Extract, Kava-Kava Extract, Ava Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Pacific Islands, Oceania. Derived from the root of Piper methysticum, a plant in the Piperaceae family native to the Pacific Islands. Extracted using solvent extraction methods to isolate active compounds from dried root material.
Piper Methysticum Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Piperaceae (Pepper family)
Lifeform
Perennial or rhizomatous geophyte
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
84696-40-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
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.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Softens and smooths skin
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR