Botanical Extract
MIMOSA PUDICA LEAF EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica) leaf extract — a tropical Fabaceae used traditionally on skin. Gentle at cosmetic levels; mimosine content is a theoretical caveat at high oral doses.
Function
Skin benefits
- Polyphenol antioxidants
- Mild astringent properties
- Traditional skin-soothing and wound-healing use
Known concerns
- Mimosine alkaloid — theoretical concern at high levels
- Limited modern cosmetic safety data
- Possible Fabaceae cross-allergy
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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