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Skin Conditioning

MERTENSIA MARITIMA EXTRACT

Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Extract of oysterleaf, a coastal borage relative. Brings antioxidants and is mild on skin, but the borage family has a known issue with pyrrolizidine alkaloids worth flagging.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Marine-borage borage-family polyphenols
  • Reported antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity
  • Used at low percentages in skincare

Known concerns

  • Borage-family species can contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids
  • Sparse cosmetic safety dossier
  • Sourcing/species verification matters

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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