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Skin Conditioning

ACTAEA HERACLEIFOLIA ROOT EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Root extract from a baneberry/cohosh relative. The genus is pharmacologically active; oral hepatotoxicity reports for related species mean topical use should be conservative.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Triterpene glycoside chemistry
  • Skin soothing and antioxidant
  • Traditional East Asian use

Known concerns

  • Actaea genus contains pharmacologically active glycosides
  • Some Actaea species linked to hepatotoxicity orally — topical relevance unclear
  • No CIR/SCCS review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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