Botanical Extract

Portulaca Oleracea

A powerful plant for soothing and restoring with a global reputation in Korean dermatological cosmetics. Portulaca contains omega-3 linolenic acid and powerful antioxidants — it soothes and restores irritated skin.

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✓ Safe

Comedogenic Rating

0/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

Portulaca Oleracea Extract — extract of common purslane. Contains omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid (~35%), powerful antioxidants (betacyanin, betaxanthin), polysaccharides, and vitamins C and E. In Korean dermatology — a proven remedy for "cica care". In INCI: Portulaca Oleracea Extract.

A key ingredient in Korean soothing products ("cica" line). Used in post-peeling and procedure products, creams for sensitive and atopic skin, and recovery masks.

Key Benefits

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Powerful soothing of irritated skin

Polysaccharides and betacyanins reduce inflammation and soothe irritation — effective after aggressive peels, laser procedures, and sunburns.

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Antioxidant protection (betacyanin)

Betacyanins are rare pigments with powerful antioxidant activity that exceeds vitamin C in neutralizing free radicals.

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Barrier restoration (omega-3)

High concentration of omega-3 linolenic acid restores the lipid barrier and reduces transepidermal water loss.

Suitable for

Sensitive skinAtopic skinSkin after proceduresIrritated skin

Main Actions

✓ Soothing✓ Antioxidant protection✓ Barrier restoration✓ Anti-inflammatory action✓ Recovery after procedures

In "cica" cosmetics

Portulaca Oleracea often appears alongside Centella Asiatica in Korean "cica" products. Both are powerful soothing components with different mechanisms of action that complement each other.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Portulaca Oleracea do for skin?

A key ingredient in Korean soothing products ("cica" line). Used in post-peeling and procedure products, creams for sensitive and atopic skin, and recovery masks.

Who should use Portulaca Oleracea?

Portulaca Oleracea is suitable for: Sensitive skin, Atopic skin, Skin after procedures, Irritated skin.

Are there any warnings about Portulaca Oleracea?

Portulaca Oleracea often appears alongside Centella Asiatica in Korean "cica" products. Both are powerful soothing components with different mechanisms of action that complement each other.

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