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Skin Conditioning

DENDROBIUM CANDIDUM

70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A botanical preparation of Dendrobium candidum (orchid) used for skin conditioning. Traditional Chinese medicine ingredient with limited Western cosmetic safety data.

Dendrobium candidum is the orchid species (Dendrobium catenatum/officinale) used in traditional Chinese medicine and increasingly in skincare for its hydrating polysaccharides, alkaloids, and amino acids. As a cosmetic INCI it is typically used at low percentages for skin-conditioning effects. There is no CIR or SCCS monograph; the standard botanical caveats apply: composition varies with origin and processing, microbial control depends on the supplier, and sensitization is possible in unusually reactive individuals. Conservative tier: yellow with low evidence.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Polysaccharide-based hydration
  • Traditionally soothing botanical
  • Generally well-tolerated at typical use levels

Known concerns

  • Batch-to-batch composition variability
  • Possible allergic reactions
  • Limited independent regulatory review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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