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Botanical Extract

DRYOPTERIS FILIX-MAS ROOT EXTRACT

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

Moderate

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

About

Male fern root extract — historically a vermifuge with documented systemic toxicity (liver, optic nerve) at high doses. Cosmetic use sits in caution territory; topical safety margin not well established.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Traditional astringent botanical
  • Tannin content for surface conditioning

Known concerns

  • Filicin/filixic acid are systemically toxic — narrow therapeutic margin historically
  • Possible hepatotoxicity at higher exposure
  • Optic-nerve toxicity reported in oral medical use
  • Limited cosmetic safety dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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