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HELICHRYSUM ORIENTALE FLOWER

58

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Golden immortelle flower extract with anti-aging and soothing properties

Helichrysum orientale belongs to the Asteraceae family and contains a similar profile of bioactive compounds to Helichrysum italicum (immortelle), including curcumenes, italidiones, and sesquiterpene lactones. Sesquiterpene lactones (SQLs) are a well-documented class of contact allergens that are specifically monitored by EU dermatological surveillance networks. While Helichrysum orientale is less studied than H. italicum, plants in this genus are known to contain SQLs that can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitised individuals. The EU CosIng database flags Asteraceae flower extracts for potential allergenicity labelling requirements, placing this ingredient in the moderate-concern range (40–59).

Skin benefits

  • Anti-inflammatory compounds (italidiones, curcumenes) may reduce skin redness
  • Traditional wound-healing and bruise-fading use in Mediterranean folk medicine
  • Antioxidant flavonoids protect against environmental oxidative stress

Known concerns

  • Known sesquiterpene lactone content — a well-documented class of contact allergens in the Asteraceae family
  • Risk of allergic contact dermatitis, particularly in individuals already sensitised to compositae/Asteraceae plants
  • EU CosIng and SCCS note potential allergenicity; patch testing may be advisable for sensitised consumers

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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