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Antioxidant

ERIODICTYON CALIFORNICUM FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

CAS 68990-14-7
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Yerba santa extract — a California shrub valued for its flavonoids. Used as a skin-conditioning antioxidant. Generally low risk, though related species can cause contact dermatitis.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant flavonoids (eriodictyol, sterubin)
  • Skin-conditioning effect
  • FEMA-listed flavoring ingredient

Known concerns

  • Sparse topical safety data
  • Allergic dermatitis reported for related Eriodictyon species
  • Not formally CIR-reviewed

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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