Skin Conditioning
ASPHODELUS AESTIVUS TUBER EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An extract from the tuber of summer asphodel, traditionally used in Mediterranean skincare. Generally mild but cosmetic-grade purity matters since the genus contains anthraquinones.
Function
Skin benefits
- Tuber polysaccharides for skin softening
- Antioxidant phenolics
- Traditional Mediterranean cosmetic use
Known concerns
- Sparse cosmetic safety data
- Anthraquinone content of Asphodelus species could be irritating in unpurified form
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
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