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Skin Conditioning

DRYOPTERIS FILIX-MAS LEAF EXTRACT

CAS 84650-05-5 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Male fern leaf extract — a traditional vermifuge with documented filicinic acid and phloroglucinol toxicity. Hemolytic, cytotoxic, and neurotoxic effects make it a poor fit for cosmetics, even at topical levels.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Traditional astringent properties
  • Tannin antioxidant content

Known concerns

  • Filicinic acid and phloroglucinol toxicity
  • Hemolytic and cytotoxic potential
  • Neurological effects reported with internal use
  • Limited modern cosmetic safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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