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Antioxidant

GARCINIA KOLA NUT EXTRACT

Updated
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Extract from bitter kola nut, a West African botanical. Provides kolaviron biflavonoid antioxidants. Mildly stimulant-alkaloid bearing; cosmetic dossier is thin so we score conservatively.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Kolaviron biflavonoid antioxidants
  • Anti-inflammatory potential
  • Traditional botanical

Known concerns

  • Caffeine/theobromine content
  • Sparse cosmetic safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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