Why Chrysanthemum Is the Hero Ingredient of Moonbow

When we sat down to create Moonbow, we knew we weren’t just formulating another skincare line. We were designing a daily ritual, a way to honor our roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), while offering something modern, radiant, and real. And out of all the powerful ingredients available, chrysanthemum was the one that stood out.

It was personal. It was nostalgic. And it was powerful.

It All Started at the Dim Sum Table

If you’ve ever had dim sum in a traditional Chinese household, you’ve probably been handed a little porcelain cup of chrysanthemum tea. It’s floral, delicate, and cooling. While the dishes are warm, heavy, oily, and indulgent, chrysanthemum is there to cool the body and help it detox. It’s the quiet hero balancing out the feast.

That contrast sparked something for us. What if skincare could do the same?

What if your skin, exposed daily to stress, pollution, heat, and inflammation, could be met with something that cools, calms, and clears it?

A Centuries-Old Healing Flower

Chrysanthemum has been used for hundreds of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It’s known to:

• Clear internal heat
• Calm the Liver
• Detoxify the body
• Brighten the eyes
• Clear the skin

It wasn’t just consumed as tea. Healers used it topically to reduce inflammation, soothe skin eruptions like boils and acne, and bring down redness and swelling. It was the go-to remedy for hot, angry, reactive skin.

And now, centuries later, modern research is finally catching up.

Backed by Science, Rooted in Tradition

A comprehensive 2021 study titled A Review of Chrysanthemum, the Eastern Queen in Traditional Chinese Medicine with Healing Power in Modern Pharmaceutical Sciences found that this humble flower is nothing short of a medicinal powerhouse. Here’s what modern pharmacology confirms:

• Increases metabolism which supports healthy weight, hormone regulation, and brain function
• Fights free radicals and prevents cellular damage, which slows aging and reduces risk of chronic illness
• Improves vision and protects against cataracts, macular degeneration, and eye dryness
• Supports bone density thanks to high levels of calcium and magnesium
• Boosts immune health through rich Vitamin A and C content
• Improves heart health by unclogging arteries and supporting circulation
• Eases digestive discomfort and supports gut balance
• Reduces inflammation and helps with skin issues like acne, pimples, and redness
• Detoxifies the liver which is essential for clear skin and hormonal balance
• Rejuvenates the brain and sharpens the senses
• Lowers body temperature and eases pain in a natural way

Reference:
Shahrajabian, M. H., Sun, W., Zandi, P., & Cheng, Q. (2021). A review of chrysanthemum, the eastern queen in traditional Chinese medicine with healing power in modern pharmaceutical sciences. Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China.

Why We Built Moonbow Around Chrysanthemum

This flower embodies everything Moonbow stands for:

• Rooted in heritage
• Grounded in healing
• Gentle but powerful
• Cooling, calming, and deeply rejuvenating

By infusing chrysanthemum into our formulations, we’re not just giving your skin hydration or glow. We’re giving it medicine in its purest, plant-based form. This ingredient helps to increase Qi and blood flow to the skin, soothe reactive conditions, and deliver nutrients directly to the cells that need them most.

It’s the ingredient your skin didn’t know it was craving.

Why You Need Chrysanthemum in Your Skincare Ritual

If you experience any of the following:

• Acne, redness, or inflammation
• Dullness or hormonal breakouts
• Sensitivity or heat-trapped skin
• Fatigue or sluggishness in your glow

Then chrysanthemum is the cooling, detoxifying ally you’ve been waiting for.

Make the Shift. Glow With Intention.

Moonbow was created for the modern healer, the conscious skincare user, and the TCM-curious soul who knows that real beauty starts with balance.

✨ Try Moonbow and experience the power of chrysanthemum for yourself

Let your skin drink in the wisdom of tradition. Let it heal the way nature intended.