Antimicrobial
EUPHORBIA SUPINA STEM EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A stem extract from prostrate spurge with antimicrobial and antioxidant flavonoids. Stems carry less of the irritant latex than whole-plant Euphorbia extracts, but genus-level caution still applies.
Function
Skin benefits
- Demonstrated antimicrobial activity
- Antioxidant flavonoids (kaempferol, quercetin)
- Stem-derived (lower latex content vs whole-plant)
Known concerns
- Genus carries diterpene-irritant reputation
- Limited independent cosmetic safety dossier
- Potential for trace latex contamination
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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