Portulaca oleracea water

AKA: Common Purslane, Purselane
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean, Western Asia. Derived from purslane (*Portulaca oleracea*), a succulent plant native to Mediterranean and Western Asian regions. Extracted through aqueous infusion or hydro-distillation of the whole plant material.
Portulaca Oleracea Water is the steam distillate obtained from the whole plant of the Purselane, Portulaca oleracea L., Portulacaceae
CAS #
90083-07-1
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
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
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⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2022
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR