Antioxidant
OLEOYL POTENTILLA ERECTA ROOT CATECHINS
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Tormentil root catechins reacted with oleic acid to make them oil-soluble. Designed as a stable antioxidant that performs in oil-phase formulas; safety profile mirrors its parent catechins, which are well tolerated.
Function
Skin benefits
- Lipid-soluble catechin antioxidants
- Tannin-derived astringent skin feel
- Targeted anti-pollution claim support
Known concerns
- Tormentil tannins can be mildly astringent/irritating at high %
- Niche actively-marketed ingredient
- Limited regulatory dossier
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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