Peony Water

Bioactive Botanical Water for Skin Brightening and Antioxidant Defense

INCI Name: Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract

Peony Water is a bioactive botanical active featuring Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract, renowned for its dual-action skin brightening and antioxidant properties. Rich in compounds like paeoniflorin, it helps to inhibit melanin synthesis for a more even skin tone while scavenging free radicals to protect the skin from environmental stressors. This makes it an ideal ingredient for brightening serums, soothing toners, and daily-use moisturizing creams.

Solubility Notes:

Water-soluble, add to the water phase of formulations.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Brightening Serums

Helps reduce the appearance of dark spots and promotes a luminous, even complexion in targeted treatment formulas.
Hydrating Toners & Essences

Provides a soothing, antioxidant-rich base that calms the skin and prepares it for subsequent treatments.
Face Creams & Moisturizers

Incorporates antioxidant protection into daily moisturizers to defend against premature aging and environmental damage.
Sheet Masks

Delivers a concentrated dose of botanical actives to soothe irritation, reduce redness, and visibly brighten the skin.
Eye Creams

Gently brightens the delicate under-eye area and provides antioxidant benefits to reduce signs of fatigue.
Soothing Facial Mists

Creates a calming and refreshing mist that helps to reduce skin redness and provide a burst of antioxidant hydration.

Performance & Formulation Insights for Peony Water

How Peony Water Works

Peony Water leverages the phytochemicals present in Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract to deliver visible brightening and protective antioxidant benefits. Its primary brightening mechanism involves the inhibition of tyrosinase, the key enzyme responsible for melanin production. By downregulating this pathway, the extract helps prevent the formation of hyperpigmentation and promotes a more even, radiant skin tone. In parallel, compounds such as paeoniflorin, paeonol, and diverse polyphenols act as potent antioxidants that neutralize free radicals generated by UV exposure and pollution, thereby reducing oxidative stress and the appearance of premature aging. The extract also exhibits soothing, anti-inflammatory activity to help calm visible redness and support overall skin comfort.

Technical Advantages

This active is a water-based extract, enabling seamless incorporation into the water phase of serums, toners, and emulsions. It is stable within a typical skincare pH range (4.5–6.5). For optimal efficacy, add during the cool-down phase below 40°C (104°F) to preserve bioactive integrity. Peony Water is compatible with common actives, including hyaluronic acid for hydration, niacinamide for barrier support, and vitamin C derivatives for synergistic brightening and antioxidant effects. Typical usage ranges from 1–10%, with 1–3% for daily-use formulas and higher levels for targeted treatments.

Key Formulation Benefits

Promotes Skin Radiance: Actively inhibits tyrosinase to reduce the appearance of dark spots and support a brighter, more even complexion.
Potent Antioxidant Protection: Scavenges free radicals to help defend skin from environmental stressors such as UV and pollution.
Soothing and Calming: Natural anti-inflammatory properties help reduce visible redness and soothe irritation.
Supports Overall Skin Health: Helps improve skin clarity and vitality for a healthier-looking appearance.
Easy to Formulate: Water-soluble liquid integrates effortlessly into a wide variety of cosmetic systems.
Ideal for Sensitive Skin: Gentle, calming profile suitable for formulations targeting sensitive or reactive skin.

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Benefits	Antioxidants, Brightening & Skin Lightening, Even Skin Tone, Soothing & Anti-Inflammatory
INCI Name	Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Paeonia Albiflora Flower Extract
Usage Rate	1%-10%
Active Type	Botanical Extracts & Phytoactives, Other Botanical Extracts
Solubility	Water-Soluble
Application Area	Body, Eye, Face
Physical Form	Liquid/Solution
Certifications	Cruelty-Free, Non-GMO, Vegan

Frequently Asked Questions About Peony Water

The recommended usage rate is between 1% and 10%, depending on the desired benefit and product format. For daily-use products, 1–3% is common, while treatment products can use higher concentrations.

Its primary mechanisms are tyrosinase inhibition, which helps to brighten the skin and even out skin tone, and potent antioxidant activity, which protects the skin from environmental damage.

Yes, it works synergistically with other brightening ingredients like Vitamin C, Niacinamide, and Arbutin to achieve enhanced skin lightening and toning results.

It performs best in formulations with a pH range of 4.5 to 6.5, which is consistent with the natural pH of the skin.

Yes, Paeonia Albiflora extract is known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, making Peony Water an excellent choice for formulations aimed at sensitive or easily irritated skin.

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