Antioxidant
ILEX LATIFOLIA LEAF EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Tarajo holly (kuding) leaf extract — a caffeine- and polyphenol-rich tea-holly with antioxidant claims. Reasonable safety profile but cosmetic literature is thin, anchoring it in upper-yellow.
Function
Skin benefits
- Tea-holly leaf source of antioxidant polyphenols
- Caffeine-driven mild conditioning effect
- Traditional kuding herbal heritage
Known concerns
- Ilex genus contains saponins and triterpenes that can irritate at higher levels
- Caffeine and tannins may dry skin
- Limited cosmetic safety literature
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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