Skin Conditioning
EPIMEDIUM GRANDIFLORUM FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Horny goat weed extract — a flavonoid-rich Asian botanical used for antioxidant skin conditioning. Topically considered low-risk but cosmetic safety data is limited.
Function
Skin benefits
- Flavonoid-rich antioxidant botanical
- Reported skin conditioning
- Traditional Asian remedy
Known concerns
- Bioactive icariin content — limited topical safety review
- Some Epimedium oral preparations linked to liver effects
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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