Skin Conditioning
HYDROLYZED CENTIPEDA MINIMA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Hydrolyzed extract of Centipeda minima (spreading sneezeweed), a TCM Asteraceae herb with anti-inflammatory sesquiterpene lactones. The same lactones are class sensitizers, so we rate it orange.
Function
Skin benefits
- Anti-inflammatory action documented in TCM use
- Contains brevilin A and other sesquiterpene lactones
- Hydrolysis may reduce some allergen content
Known concerns
- Sesquiterpene lactones are documented Asteraceae sensitizers
- Brevilin A is bioactive — pharmacologically not inert
- Limited Western cosmetic toxicology
- Contact-dermatitis risk in Asteraceae-allergic users
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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