Soothing ingredient
Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
An extract from Pulsatilla koreana (Korean pasque flower, Ranunculaceae) used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties; requires careful processing to neutralize the irritant precursor protoanemonin.
Also known as: korean pasque flower extract, pulsatilla koreana root extract
anti-inflammatoryantimicrobialsoothingskin-conditioning
Benefits
- ✓Anti-inflammatory and soothing — reduces redness, irritation, and inflammation
- ✓Antimicrobial properties from triterpenoid saponins
- ✓Traditionally used in Korean herbal medicine for skin and inflammatory conditions
- ✓May help normalize sebum production and benefit acne-prone skin
Watch for
- ⚠Contains ranunculin which can convert to protoanemonin (a potent irritant) when the plant is damaged or improperly processed — poorly processed extract can cause severe irritant contact dermatitis and blistering
- ⚠Clinical case reports of acute bullous (blistering) irritant contact dermatitis from topical PKE application
- ⚠Proper processing (heat, drying) is critical to convert protoanemonin to non-toxic anemonin before cosmetic use
