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HERACLEUM MOELLENDORFFII LEAF EXTRACT

Updated
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Leaf extract of a Korean Heracleum (cow parsnip) species. Heracleum plants are notorious for phototoxic furocoumarins — sun-exposed skin can react badly, so use with strong caution.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Traditional Korean wild-vegetable extract, used for soothing claims
  • Polyphenol antioxidant content

Known concerns

  • Heracleum genus species (e.g., giant hogweed, H. sphondylium) contain phototoxic furocoumarins
  • Photosensitization risk on sun-exposed skin
  • Limited cosmetic safety review specific to H. moellendorffii
  • Best avoided in leave-on day products

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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