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CALLUNA VULGARIS EXTRACT

CAS 84603-54-3 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Heather (Calluna vulgaris) extract — gentle, polyphenol-rich and lightly skin-brightening through its arbutin content. A well-tolerated traditional European botanical for everyday skincare.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Arbutin content for gentle skin brightening
  • Flavonoid antioxidants
  • Mild antimicrobial activity
  • Long European traditional-medicine use

Known concerns

  • Trace hydroquinone from arbutin breakdown — generally negligible at extract levels
  • Tannin astringency may be drying at high %
  • Limited formal CIR review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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