Skin Conditioning
IMPATIENS CAPENSIS EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Jewelweed extract long used to ease poison-ivy itch and soothe irritated skin. Generally well tolerated; naphthoquinone content can lightly tint at high concentrations.
Function
Skin benefits
- Traditional poison-ivy itch relief
- Saponin and naphthoquinone content
- Soothing skin-conditioning
Known concerns
- Naphthoquinones (lawsone-like) can stain skin
- Limited modern cosmetic safety review
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
Same plant / compound family
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