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Skin Conditioning

CIMICIFUGA SIMPLEX LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Extract of Japanese black cohosh, a perennial herb. Provides antioxidant triterpenes and a mild soothing effect. The oral toxicity concerns of cohosh do not transfer to topical use.

Function

HUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Triterpene glycoside antioxidants
  • Skin-soothing botanical
  • Used in Asian traditional medicine

Known concerns

  • Cimicifuga species have liver-toxicity concerns when ingested
  • Topical use is generally fine but data is limited
  • Possible salicylate-related sensitisers

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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