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Antioxidant

ELEPHANTORRHIZA ELEPHANTINA ROOT EXTRACT

Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An elephant-root extract used in southern African ethnobotany; tannin-rich with antioxidant and astringent character. Generally serviceable in cosmetics but the tannin loading can dry sensitive skin.

Function

ANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • Polyphenol antioxidants
  • Astringent feel
  • Skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Tannin-driven dryness
  • Sparse cosmetic dossier
  • Possible plant allergy

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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