Skin Conditioning
EPIMEDIUM SAGITTATUM 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 (Epimedium sagittatum) leaf and stem extract — supplies icariin flavonoids and polyphenols. Topical record is benign at low %, with thin but unalarming safety data.
Function
Skin benefits
- Icariin flavonoid and polyphenol antioxidants
- Skin-conditioning effect at low %
- Long traditional cosmetic use
Known concerns
- Limited topical safety dossier
- Variable phytochemistry batch-to-batch
- Not appropriate during pregnancy if absorbed systemically
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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