Skin Conditioning
CLEMATIS CHINENSIS ROOT EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Wei ling xian (Chinese Clematis) root extract — provides saponins and traditional clarifying claims. Family-level protoanemonin irritant content drops it to the lower edge of yellow.
Function
Skin benefits
- Traditional Chinese medicine root
- Saponin content for cleansing/foaming
- Used in clarifying formulations
Known concerns
- Fresh Clematis contains protoanemonin — a known skin irritant and vesicant
- Processed/dried extracts are milder but irritation risk remains
- Limited modern cosmetic safety data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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