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Skin Conditioning

HOODIA GORDONII EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A succulent extract once promoted for appetite control. Skin-sensation disturbances were reported in trials and cosmetic safety data is thin, so it sits in orange.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Steroid-glycoside skin conditioning
  • Plant-sterol emollient component

Known concerns

  • Reported skin sensation disturbances in human studies
  • Nausea/vomiting in oral trials
  • CITES protected; sourcing concerns
  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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