Skin Conditioning
HYDRANGEA MACROPHYLLA EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Extract of bigleaf hydrangea. Provides phyllodulcin and flavonoids for antioxidant action. Raw plant contains cyanogenic glycosides, so processing quality matters; rare contact allergy known.
Function
Skin benefits
- Phyllodulcin and flavonoids for antioxidant action
- Traditional East Asian herbal use
- Mild skin conditioning
Known concerns
- Plant contains hydrangin (cyanogenic glycoside) — processing matters
- Limited cosmetic-specific safety dossier
- Allergic contact dermatitis reported
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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