The Ingredient Library · Ingredient · Argan Forest, Morocco
Iris Root Extract
Iris Florentina Root Extract
Orris root, aged like a fine essence — toning care for firmer-looking skin.
| INCI name | Iris Florentina Root Extract |
|---|---|
| Type | Root extract — toning & smoothing |
| Origin | Argan Forest, Morocco |
| Key benefit | A firmer, more compact-looking complexion |
| Suits | Normal, combination and mature skin |
What is this
Iris Root Extract
Iris root extract, also known as orris root, is obtained from the rhizomes of Iris florentina, the white Florentine iris. Rich in isoflavones and flavonoids, it is used in skincare as a toning and smoothing active that helps skin look firmer, more compact and more even.
Where is it found
Argan Forest, Morocco
At the edge of Morocco's argan groves, the white Florentine iris grows in dry, sun-warmed earth. Its rhizomes are lifted by hand, then dried and matured for seasons before they surrender their essence — a harvest whose value, like the argan forest around it, is counted in years of patience rather than in quick yields.
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Formulas with iris root extract
Noctis Longevity Night Serum
78.00 $
Silky night serum • 65 ingredients • 90% natural origin • nourishing overnight repair
Ionis Toning Mist
37.00 $
Hyaluronic acid + Japanese yuzu + prebiotics hydrating & brightening toning mist
Cleanser Duo
70.00 $
67 refined ingredients • 92–97% natural origin • deep cleansing, hydration & soothing care
Photogena Facial Treatment Cleanser
38.00 $
Enzymatic complex + longevity botanicals for gentle, brightening daily cleansing
Lucis Protecting Day Serum
68.00 $
Niacinamide + hyaluronic acid + vitamin C brightening and firming day serum
Noctis Longevity Night Cream
68.00 $
Powerful anti-aging cream overnight with argan oil, babassu, and Brazil nut for deep nourishment and elasticity.
Renova The Eye Cream
69.00 $
Açaí + vitamin E brightening eye cream • 61 refined ingredients for dark circles, radiance & firmness
Profunda The Treatment Mask
48.00 $
Kaolin + Japanese yuzu + rosehip brightening mask • 64 refined ingredients for detox, clarity & glow
Noctis Longevity Night Serum
78.00 $
Silky night serum • 65 ingredients • 90% natural origin • nourishing overnight repair
Ionis Toning Mist
37.00 $
Hyaluronic acid + Japanese yuzu + prebiotics hydrating & brightening toning mist
Cleanser Duo
70.00 $
67 refined ingredients • 92–97% natural origin • deep cleansing, hydration & soothing care
Photogena Facial Treatment Cleanser
38.00 $
Enzymatic complex + longevity botanicals for gentle, brightening daily cleansing
Lucis Protecting Day Serum
68.00 $
Niacinamide + hyaluronic acid + vitamin C brightening and firming day serum
Noctis Longevity Night Cream
68.00 $
Powerful anti-aging cream overnight with argan oil, babassu, and Brazil nut for deep nourishment and elasticity.
Renova The Eye Cream
69.00 $
Açaí + vitamin E brightening eye cream • 61 refined ingredients for dark circles, radiance & firmness
Profunda The Treatment Mask
48.00 $
Kaolin + Japanese yuzu + rosehip brightening mask • 64 refined ingredients for detox, clarity & glow
Every ingredient in our library serves one measure of success — skin longevity — the years skin keeps its strength, moisture and evenness.
Questions about iris root extract
What is iris root (orris root) extract?
It is an extract of the rhizome of Iris florentina, the white-flowered iris historically cultivated around the Mediterranean. The roots are dried and matured before extraction — a slow process borrowed from perfumery, where orris is among the most precious raw materials.
What does iris root extract do for skin?
In cosmetics it is valued as a toning, smoothing active. Its isoflavones and flavonoids help support the look of elasticity and firmness, while its astringent character helps skin appear more compact and refined — a natural partner to anti-aging formulations.
Is iris root extract good for mature skin?
Yes — it is traditionally chosen for mature and combination skin, where it helps preserve the look of density and freshness. The Nine Aurora uses it across its ritual, from cleanser to eye cream, precisely for this quiet firming, perfecting character.
Why is orris root aged before use?
Freshly lifted iris rhizomes reveal little; only long drying and slow maturation develop the precious compounds within — the same patience perfumers honor for orris butter. It is a rare ingredient whose value is measured in seasons, not in harvest weight.
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