# Gromwell root

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/gromwell-root

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Gromwell root [extract](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/extract) visibly raises skin moisture up to 11.77 percent and reduces moisture loss up to 7.68 percent, while offering safe daily use without triggering allergic or photosensitive reactions. This botanical ingredient suits most skin types and is most commonly found in nourishing [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/serum). Because it layers easily, it integrates smoothly into any existing skincare routine.

[Archives of Dermatological Research, 2008](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18542977/) [Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34198300/)

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### Popular gromwell root products

- [Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/banila-co/clean-it-zero-cleansing-balm-original/for/dry-skin) — Average fit — [€28.31 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B0CW7G49NV?tag=lovi-care-web-product085-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

### What does gromwell root do for the skin?

Gromwell root helps moisturize the skin and may improve hydration while reducing [water](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/water) loss. It can be applied safely in cosmetics without inducing contact allergic or photosensitive reactions.

[Archives of Dermatological Research, 2008](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18542977/) [Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34198300/)

### How do you use gromwell root?

Gromwell root helps moisturize the skin and can be used safely in cosmetics without causing allergic reactions.

[Archives of Dermatological Research, 2008](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18542977/) [Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34198300/)

### Should you use gromwell root in the morning or at night?

Gromwell root may be used both morning and night because its [extracts](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/extract) help moisturize skin safely without causing allergic or photosensitive reactions.

[Archives of Dermatological Research, 2008](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18542977/) [Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34198300/)

### Can you use gromwell root every day?

Yes, you can use gromwell root every day because studies show it can be applied safely without inducing contact allergic or photosensitive reactions. It also helps improve skin moisture and reduce water loss.

[Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34198300/) [Archives of Dermatological Research, 2008](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18542977/)

### Does gromwell root cause purging or irritation?

Gromwell root is unlikely to cause irritation and may be applied safely without inducing contact allergic or photosensitive reactions.

[Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2021](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34198300/)

### Which skin types is gromwell root best for?

Gromwell root is best for dry skin as it helps moisturize and improve skin hydration. Banila Co Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original is a popular product containing this ingredient.

[Archives of Dermatological Research, 2008](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18542977/)

## Research on gromwell root

- [Cosmetic formulations containing Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract show moisturizing effects on human skin](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18542977/) Gromwell root · Archives of Dermatological Research, 2008
- [Assessment of Skin Photoallergy Risk in Cosmetics Containing Herbal Extract Ingredients](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34198300/) Gromwell root · Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2021

## Brands with gromwell root

- Korean skincare: [Banila Co](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/banila-co)

## 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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