Scutellaria baicalensis root extract
AKA: Baikal Skullcap, Dimetacrine, Dimethacrine, 4757-55-5, Dimethacrin, Dimetacrinum, Dimetacrina, 9, 9-Dimethyl-10-(3-(dimethylamino)propyl)acridan, 9-Tetramethyl-10(9H)-acridinepropanamine
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Soothing
Astringent
Extract
Not Clean
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Scutellaria baicalensis, Lamiaceae
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
94279-99-9
Form
Liquid
Functions
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
moisturizing
Traditional Use
The root of this herb has been a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 2,000 years, valued for its cooling properties and use in treating fever, inflammation, and skin conditions.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR