Before Dragon’s Blood appeared in beauty serums, it had a long history of traditional use in Amazonian skin care. Today, this remarkable red botanical is finding a place in modern cosmetics—and its name is only the beginning of the story. Dragon’s Blood from the Croton lechleri tree is a liquid resin containing naturally occurring plant compounds, including proanthocyanidins and taspine. Researchers have investigated these compounds for antioxidant activity and their involve