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Skin Conditioning

ILEX CORNUTA LEAF EXTRACT

70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Chinese holly leaf extract, an Ilex relative of yerba mate with antioxidant polyphenols. Used at cosmetic levels, it has a benign tolerability profile.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant polyphenols
  • Caffeine-style stimulating compounds
  • Skin-soothing

Known concerns

  • Saponins can irritate at high levels
  • Limited cosmetic safety dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related skin conditionings

Same plant / compound family

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