Peony: Significance and use in natural cosmetics
The peony belongs to the Paeoniaceae family and is a perennial plant that grows in temperate climate zones. It can reach heights of up to two meters as a shrub or smaller heights as a herbaceous plant. Its flowering period is between May and June, with the magnificent blossoms 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 regeneration of the skin barrier. It also has a smoothing effect. These properties make the extract an ideal ingredient for sensitive skin care, but also for normal skin.
