Hair Conditioning
HYDROLYZED POLYGONUM MULTIFLORUM ROOT EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Hydrolyzed extract of the fo-ti root used in traditional hair and scalp care. The plant has known liver-toxicity issues when eaten, so topical use is mild but not blank-slate safe.
Function
Skin benefits
- Stilbene and tannin antioxidants
- Traditional hair and scalp use
- Hydrolysis improves water solubility
Known concerns
- Source plant has documented oral hepatotoxicity (not relevant topically but signals bioactivity)
- Anthraquinones may sensitize skin
- Limited modern cosmetic safety review
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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