Peony - Gentle Skin Protection

The peony is not only an eye-catcher in the garden as a tree peony or herbaceous peony but also a valuable ingredient in skincare. Its gentle peony scent and impressive effects make it ideal for caring for sensitive skin. It is especially appreciated in Natural Beauty for its soothing and regenerating properties.

The peony belongs to the Paeoniaceae family and is a perennial plant that grows in temperate climates. It can grow as a shrub up to two meters tall or as a perennial herb reach smaller heights. Its flowering period is between May and June, with the magnificent flowers accompanied by an intense peony fragrance. In traditional medicine, it has been used for centuries for its calming and anti-inflammatory effects.

Peony extract is rich in antioxidants that protect the skin from free radicals and reduce oxidative stress. The active ingredient paeoniflorin has anti-inflammatory properties, soothes stressed skin, and supports the regeneration of the skin barrier. At the same time, it has a smoothing effect. These properties make the extract an ideal ingredient for caring for sensitive skin, but also for normal skin.