# Schisandra

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/schisandra

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Topical schisandra helps calm irritation, brighten skin tone, and protect against oxidative stress while supporting a strong moisture barrier. It suits most skin types and is commonly found in nourishing [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum). Because of its gentle nature, it layers easily into any daily skincare routine.

[Planta Medica, 2007](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17611932/) [Molecules, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36558009/) [International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30373163/)

This page shows schisandra products with a Lovi page. For every product, and a routine built for your skin, use the Lovi app.

### Popular schisandra products

- [La Roche-Posay Toleriane Rosaliac AR Concentrate](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/la-roche-posay/toleriane-rosaliac-ar-concentrate/for/dry-skin) — Superior fit — [€20.95 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0BXVFPV9B?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Kiehl's Vital Skin-Strengthening Super Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/p/kiehl-s/vital-skin-strengthening-super-serum/for/mature-skin) — Average fit — [€52.80 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.de/dp/B092RBKPTC?tag=lovi-care-web-product05-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

### What does schisandra do for the skin?

Schisandra helps protect the skin by providing antioxidant effects and tyrosinase inhibition, and it may reduce skin irritation and support barrier function and growth factors. It also helps calm inflammation and soothe the skin.

[Molecules, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36558009/) [International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30373163/)

### How do you use schisandra?

Schisandra chinensis [extracts](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/extract) may be used in skin care formulations like body wash gels to help reduce skin irritation and provide antioxidant benefits.

[Molecules, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36558009/)

### Should you use schisandra in the morning or at night?

Schisandra may be used either morning or night as it helps protect skin and reduce irritation. Studies show its antioxidant and soothing properties support skin health whenever applied.

[Molecules, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36558009/) [International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30373163/)

### Can you use schisandra every day?

Schisandra chinensis extracts may be used every day in skincare products such as body wash gels, where they help reduce skin irritation, provide high antioxidant benefits, and support skin health. Aqueous extracts also promote keratinocyte growth and exhibit strong tyrosinase inhibitory activity.

[Molecules, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36558009/) [International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30373163/)

### Does schisandra cause purging or irritation?

Schisandra is unlikely to cause irritation and may actually help reduce skin irritation in body wash formulations. Aqueous extracts have demonstrated high antioxidant potential and support keratinocyte growth.

[Planta Medica, 2007](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17611932/) [Molecules, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36558009/)

### Which skin types is schisandra best for?

Schisandra is best for sensitive or aging skin because it helps reduce irritation, supports the skin barrier, and provides antioxidant benefits. You can find it in popular products like La Roche-Posay Toleriane Rosaliac AR Concentrate and Kiehl's Vital Skin-Strengthening Super [Serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/ingredients/serum).

[Molecules, 2022](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36558009/) [International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30373163/)

## Research on schisandra

- [Composition and biological activity of different extracts from Schisandra sphenanthera and Schisandra chinensis](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17611932/) Schisandra · Planta Medica, 2007
- [Evaluation of the Antioxidant, Cytoprotective and Antityrosinase Effects of Schisandra chinensis Extracts and Their Applicability in Skin Care Product](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36558009/) Schisandra · Molecules, 2022
- [Assessment of Human Skin Gene Expression by Different Blends of Plant Extracts with Implications to Periorbital Skin Aging](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30373163/) Schisandra · International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2018

## Brands with schisandra

- French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/la-roche-posay)
- American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/kiehl-s)

## About the Lovi Fit

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Lovi checks every ingredient with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this ingredient guide: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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