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Antioxidant

LETHARIELLA CLADONIOIDES EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A high-altitude lichen extract rich in phenolics including usnic acid. Antioxidant potential is strong, but usnic acid has documented sensitisation and oral hepatotoxicity issues.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant
  • Phenolic soothing
  • Skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Usnic acid sensitisation
  • Limited topical safety review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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