Skin Conditioning
ISATIS TINCTORIA LEAF EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Woad leaf extract — the ancient blue-dye plant. Beyond colour, indole alkaloids like tryptanthrin offer anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial soothing in skincare. Well tolerated topically.
Function
Skin benefits
- Anti-inflammatory tryptanthrin and indirubin
- Antimicrobial action
- Soothing for reactive skin
- Long history of textile and medicinal use
Known concerns
- May contribute mild blue tint at high concentrations
- Limited modern cosmetic clinical data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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