Schisandra chinensis fruit extract

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AKA: Schisandra extract, Five-flavor berry, Magnolia berry extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
TCM Botanical
Extract
Clean
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
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
Known as 'five-flavor fruit' in Traditional Chinese Medicine for nearly 2,000 years, schisandra was used to enhance skin vitality, balance moisture, and strengthen the body's protective qi. Modern skincare research has focused on its antioxidant and adaptogenic properties.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️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