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Skin Conditioning

KNIPHOFIA UVARIA SEED OIL

Updated
74

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Red-hot poker seed oil — a niche South African botanical oil. Limited cosmetic data and a family that produces anthraquinones in other tissues mean it sits in yellow, not green, despite likely benign skin behavior.

Function

HUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning emollient
  • Niche botanical novelty
  • Lightweight feel

Known concerns

  • Very limited cosmetic safety data
  • Source family contains anthraquinones in other tissues
  • Composition not well characterized

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.