Skin Conditioning
ACTINIOPTERIS DICHOTOMA EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Extract from a small dryland fern. Used as a skin-conditioning antioxidant in niche formulations. Cosmetic safety data is thin and the fern family has mixed toxicology, so use is cautious.
Function
Skin benefits
- Polyphenol antioxidants
- Skin conditioning
- Traditional botanical
Known concerns
- Bracken-family ferns contain ptaquiloside carcinogens
- Genus-specific dossier missing
- Limited cosmetic data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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