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Skin Conditioning

EPIMEDIUM GRANDIFLORUM FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

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 CONDITIONING

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

EU CosIng database

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

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