Ingredient glossary
Tasmanian Pepperberry
On your shelf ✓What Tasmanian Pepperberry does for your skin, who it suits, and what to watch for.
INCI: Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract · Also: Mountain Pepper Berry
In short: Tasmanian Pepperberry delivers anti inflammatory and antioxidant, suits sensitive skin best, and the evidence behind it is emerging.
- What it does
- Anti inflammatory, antioxidant
- Best for
- Sensitive skin
- Evidence
- Emerging
The Glow take
The kind of ingredient sensitive skin quietly loves.
Tasmanian Pepperberry earns its place by calming things down: less redness, less sting, a happier barrier. Not a headline active.
— Maya
What it does
- anti inflammatory
- antioxidant
emerging evidenceOne randomized placebo controlled trial in 29 women plus ex vivo human skin explants showed reduced stretch mark roughness and increased collagen, elastin and TGF beta with the leaf extract. The TRPV1 and IL-8 anti irritation story quoted by brands comes from proprietary studies never published in full, so we do not count it.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- sensitive
Approach with care
- rare allergy
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
How it fits each skin type
- DryNeutral
- CombinationNeutral
- OilyNeutral
- SensitiveSuits
Take extra care if any of these apply to you: rare allergy.
Where it fits in your routine
Plays well with
- exfoliating acids
- niacinamide
Tasmanian Pepperberry, answered
Is Tasmanian Pepperberry safe during pregnancy?
Yes. Tasmanian Pepperberry is considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. As with anything, if you are unsure it is worth a quick word with your doctor or midwife.
Who should avoid Tasmanian Pepperberry?
Approach Tasmanian Pepperberry with care if any of these apply to you: rare allergy.
What concentration of Tasmanian Pepperberry actually works?
Its concentration is rarely printed on the label, so use the ingredient list as your clue: near the top third it is likely doing real work, near the bottom it is more of a sprinkle.
Can you mix Tasmanian Pepperberry with
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Sources & how we reviewed this
- DOI 10.1111/jocd.13780abstract only, the full text is paywalled