Skin Conditioning
LOTUS CORNICULATUS LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Birdsfoot trefoil leaf and stem extract used in cosmetics. Health Canada has cleared exposure as not harmful, but the plant naturally has cyanogenic glycosides so sourcing matters.
Function
Skin benefits
- Flavonoid antioxidant content
- Skin-conditioning
- Used in EU cosmetics with no harmful exposure flag
Known concerns
- Plant naturally produces cyanogenic glycosides
- Wild material requires controlled extraction
- Limited cosmetic-specific human data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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