Schisandra chinensis fruit extract

AKA: Schisandra extract, Five-flavor berry, Magnolia berry extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
TCM Botanical
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to China, East Asia. Derived from the fruit of Schisandra chinensis, a woody vine native to China and East Asia in the Schisandraceae family. Extracted through solvent extraction or maceration of the dried fruits to obtain the active compounds.
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Schisandra chinensis, Schisandraceae.
Family
Schisandraceae (Star anise family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Climber
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
223748-53-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dullness
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 →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR