Persicaria Hydropiper Extract
A water pepper extract with flavonoids. It soothes and supports skin freshness. Well tolerated.
Evidence by route
Topical application
A soothing plant extract. Safe.
- CIR Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
How to read tiers A–F
- BLimited evidence. One RCT or several controlled studies with limitations
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Water pepper extract (INCI Persicaria Hydropiper Extract) is obtained from the plant Persicaria hydropiper and supplies flavonoids and other plant compounds. In cosmetics it is used for a soothing effect and to keep a feeling of freshness and comfort on the skin. On efficacy, flavonoids have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity in lab models, but direct clinical evidence for this extract is scarce. It fits as a supporting component in soothing routines, without promising striking results on its own. Topically it has no systemic relevance, so it can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Tolerance is good: low irritation and low allergy risk, suitable for sensitive skin. An individual reaction is unlikely, though as with any plant extract it cannot be fully ruled out.
Frequently asked questions
Is Persicaria Hydropiper Extract safe during pregnancy?
Persicaria Hydropiper Extract is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Persicaria Hydropiper Extract for?
Persicaria Hydropiper Extract suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Persicaria Hydropiper Extract and what does it do in cosmetics?
A water pepper extract with flavonoids.
What's the INCI name for Persicaria Hydropiper Extract?
The INCI name is Persicaria Hydropiper Extract. It may also appear as: Water Pepper Extract.
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