Active ingredient
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
An extract from the root of Lithospermum erythrorhizon (red-root gromwell / zi cao), a plant used in traditional East Asian medicine, distinct from the Lithospermum officinale root extract in the KB; rich in shikonin naphthoquinones providing antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and natural colorant properties.
Also known as: red-root gromwell extract, zi cao root extract
AntioxidantAnti-inflammatory agentSkin-conditioning agentNatural colorant
Benefits
- ✓Rich source of shikonin and shikonin derivatives with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity
- ✓Traditional use in Asian cosmetics for skin-brightening and anti-aging effects
- ✓Natural reddish-purple pigment from naphthoquinone compounds
Watch for
- ⚠May cause sensitization in some individuals
- ⚠High shikonin content can be irritating at elevated concentrations
