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Skin Conditioning

GALENIA AFRICANA LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A South African shrub extract used for skin-soothing and antioxidant effects. Long ethnobotanical use suggests good tolerance, but modern cosmetic safety reviews are limited.

Function

ANTI-SEBORRHEICANTIMICROBIAL

Skin benefits

  • Traditional South African skin-care use
  • Flavonoid antioxidants
  • Wound-soothing potential

Known concerns

  • Limited modern toxicology
  • Some flavonoids may sensitise
  • Quality varies between suppliers

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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