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Peony

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Peony

Peony helps soothe redness, supports the skin barrier, calms irritation from UV rays, eases acne, protects against sun damage, and softens the look of fine lines and wrinkles. It suits dry skin and oily skin best and is commonly found in nourishing creams. It layers easily into your daily routine.

Molecular Medicine Reports, 2016Medical Science Monitor, 2015Molecules, 2023

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Questions and answers

What does peony do for the skin?

Peony helps protect skin from sun damage and may reduce the look of facial wrinkles. It also helps soothe inflammation, supports skin barrier recovery, and boosts elasticity.

Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2006International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025

How do you use peony?

Peony helps protect skin against UV damage and supports anti-aging when applied topically. It may also help reduce facial wrinkles, improve skin elasticity, and promote barrier repair.

Molecular Medicine Reports, 2016Molecules, 2023

Should you use peony in the morning or at night?

Peony helps protect against UV-induced damage, making it suitable for morning use.

Molecular Medicine Reports, 2016Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2006

Can you use peony every day?

Yes, you can use peony every day because studies show its extracts help protect skin cells from UV damage and improve barrier recovery over time.

Molecular Medicine Reports, 2016Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2006

Does peony cause purging or irritation?

Peony is unlikely to cause skin irritation. In fact, studies show that formulations containing peony derivatives help reduce skin irritation and soothe inflammation.

Medical Science Monitor, 2015Molecules, 2023

Which skin types is peony best for?

Peony is best for dry, oily, combination, sensitive, and acne-prone skin, as well as mature skin and skin with dark spots. Lovi gives peony a superior fit for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, and oily acne-prone skin.

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Behind this ingredient guide

Lovi checks every ingredient with brand-independent rules our 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.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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