Portulaca grandiflora extract

AKA: Moss rose, Rose moss, Purslane
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Portulaca Grandiflora Extract is an extract of the whole plant, Portulaca grandiflora, Portulacaceae
Family
Portulacaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Succulent annual or subshrub
Climate
Subtropical
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
Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and traditional Indian medicine for centuries as a cooling, anti-inflammatory remedy for skin irritation and wounds. Modern skincare adopted it as a source of antioxidants and soothing compounds.
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
Sensitivity
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