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Skin Conditioning

LOTUS MARITIMUS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Sea birds-foot trefoil (Lotus maritimus) extract — a Mediterranean Fabaceae herb. Brings flavonoid antioxidants for skin conditioning; family contains trace cyanogenic glycosides, but at typical cosmetic levels it is generally well tolerated.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Skin benefits

  • Flavonoid antioxidants
  • Soothing skin-conditioning action
  • Mild astringent feel

Known concerns

  • Genus Lotus (Fabaceae) contains cyanogenic glycosides
  • Cocktail composition supplier-dependent
  • Limited cosmetic toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related skin conditionings

Same plant / compound family

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