Skin Conditioning
HETEROTHECA INULOIDES ROOT EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A Mexican arnica root extract used for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Skin-irritation and Asteraceae allergy risk push it into the cautious orange tier despite traditional use.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory plant extract
- Traditional skin-soothing use
Known concerns
- Asteraceae allergen — can cross-react with daisy/ragweed allergies
- Should not be applied to broken skin
- Limited published toxicology data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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