Ingredient · INCI: Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Portulaca oleracea extract
Portulaca oleracea extract comes from purslane, a common succulent plant, and is used in skin-care formulas as a conditioning botanical.
What it is
Portulaca oleracea — known as purslane — is a small, fleshy-leaved plant that grows in many parts of the world and is also eaten as a vegetable.
Its extract is a familiar ingredient in products designed with sensitive-feeling skin in mind, especially in East Asian skin care.
Why it's used
Formulators include purslane extract for a calming, conditioning feel in leave-on and rinse-off products.
Good to know
- As with any plant extract, individual reactions are possible — patch test new products.