Punarnava (Boerhavia Diffusa)

PUN

6/10

Concern level

Moderate concern

Botanical ingredient derived from Boerhavia diffusa (punarnava), typically used as a plant extract in skincare. It is most often positioned as a soothing, antioxidant-supporting, and skin-conditioning ingredient in formulas. The species has a long history of traditional medicinal use, and preclinical literature supports antioxidant and wound-healing related activity, but robust cosmetic clinical data are limited. ([pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29023794/?utm_source=openai))

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

HealingSoothing

Chemical Properties

pH Range

4.50 - 7.00

Typical Concentration

0.50% - 5.00%

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin6/10

oily skin5/10

sensitive skin4/10

acne prone5/10

mature skin6/10

normal skin6/10

Interactions

incompatible with: No well-established ingredient-specific incompatibilities are documented; formulate cautiously with strong exfoliants or highly sensitizing actives if the final product is intended for sensitive skin.

Risks & Warnings

Topical safety data for cosmetic use are limited, so rare irritation or allergic sensitivity is possible with botanical extracts. Pregnancy-specific topical safety data are insufficient for a confident recommendation, so caution is warranted. ([pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4053255/?utm_source=openai))

Vegan Cruelty-Free

Found In Products

RANAVAT