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Soothing / Anti-Inflammatory

Macropiper Excelsum Leaf Extract

Often labeled as: Kawakawa Extract

The Maori traditional healing leaf.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

An extract from the Kawakawa plant, heavily utilized in traditional Maori medicine. It contains myristicin and diayangambin, which are profoundly effective at stopping extreme inflammatory cascades.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Heals severe eczema, stops allergic itching, and acts as a strong antibacterial.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

An incredible, highly active botanical for reactive skin.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is just a trendy new plant.

The Science

It has centuries of documented clinical use in indigenous medicine for severe wounds.