Piper methysticum leaf/root/stem extract

Piper methysticum leaf/root/stem extract 1
Piper methysticum leaf/root/stem extract 2
Piper methysticum leaf/root/stem extract 3
Piper methysticum leaf/root/stem extract 4
Piper methysticum leaf/root/stem extract 5
Piper methysticum leaf/root/stem extract 6
AKA: Kava Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Piper Methysticum Leaf/Root/Stem Extract is an extract of the leaves, roots and stems of the Kawa-kawa, Piper methysticum, Piperaceae
Family
Piperaceae (Pepper family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Perennial or rhizomatous geophyte
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
84696-40-2
Form
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
Kava has deep roots in Pacific Islander traditional medicine and ceremonial practice spanning millennia. Modern skincare applications explore its traditional anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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