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Emollient ingredient

Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Seed Oil

An oil from the seeds of Lithospermum erythrorhizon (red-root gromwell), a plant used in traditional Kampo medicine, valued in cosmetics for its skin-conditioning, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Also known as: red-root gromwell seed oil, gromwell seed oil

Skin conditioningEmollientAntimicrobial

Benefits

  • ✓Moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties
  • ✓Antimicrobial and antifungal; may help address acne and sebum regulation
  • ✓Anti-inflammatory; used in formulations targeting rosacea and atopic dermatitis

Watch for

  • ⚠Low sensitization potential at typical cosmetic concentrations
At a glance
CategoryEmollient
IrritancyLow–moderate
Beginner-friendlyYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

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