Skin Conditioning
DESMODIUM ADSCENDENS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Tick-trefoil (Desmodium adscendens) aerial-parts extract — a Fabaceae herb used traditionally for soothing and anti-inflammatory effects. Cosmetic safety data is thin so we hold the score conservatively.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antioxidant flavonoid content
- Skin-soothing alkaloid traces
- Traditional herbal anti-inflammatory use
- Botanical conditioning
Known concerns
- Contains beta-phenethylamine alkaloids — possible bioactivity
- Sparse cosmetic-specific safety data
- Variable phytochemistry
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
Same plant / compound family
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