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Humectant

COMMELINA COMMUNIS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Common dayflower extract — a mucilage-rich humectant with antioxidant flavonoids that soothes and conditions skin. Traditional Asian herbal use suggests good tolerability, though modern data is limited.

Function

ANTIOXIDANTHAIR CONDITIONINGHUMECTANTNAIL CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Mucilage humectant character
  • Flavonoid antioxidants
  • Traditional anti-inflammatory use
  • Mild soothing effect

Known concerns

  • Limited modern toxicology
  • Variable phytochemistry
  • Possible mild compositae cross-reactivity (uncommon for Commelinaceae but worth noting)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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