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Skin Conditioning

GENTIANA PROSTRATA EXTRACT

CAS 97676-22-7 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A botanical extract from prostrate gentian. Used for soothing and antioxidant effect. Long traditional use; scant modern safety data, so it sits in the yellow band as a precaution.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Bitter glycoside content with mild antioxidant effect
  • Traditional skin-soothing botanical
  • Low irritation in patch testing of related Gentiana species

Known concerns

  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety dossier
  • Possible variability between batches
  • Theoretical photosensitisation from xanthone content

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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