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Antioxidant

PALMITOYL RHEUM RHAPONTICUM ROOT EXTRACT

Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Rhapontic rhubarb root extract chemically attached to palmitic acid — improves stability and skin penetration of stilbene antioxidants. Effective in delivery, but the synthetic step and mild phytoestrogen activity warrant cautious use.

Function

ANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • Stilbene-driven antioxidant action
  • Improved lipophilic skin penetration
  • Estrogen-modulating support

Known concerns

  • Synthetic palmitoylation residuals
  • Phytoestrogen activity in rhubarb root
  • Limited published cosmetic data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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