murphyPortulaca oleracea extract
AKA: Common Purslane, Purselane
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean, Middle East. Derived from purslane (Portulaca oleracea), a succulent plant native to the Mediterranean and Middle East regions. Extracted from the whole plant through solvent extraction or maceration methods to obtain the nutrient-rich botanical concentrate.
Portulaca Oleracea Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Purselane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae
Family
Portulacaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
90083-07-1
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 822)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 822)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.001–0.5%
Rinse-off0.002%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2019 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR