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Antimicrobial

PELARGONIUM SIDOIDES ADVENTITIOUS ROOT EXTRACT

Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Umckaloabo plant-cell-culture root extract — a biotech ingredient capturing the antimicrobial coumarins and polyphenols of South African geranium without wild harvest. Generally well tolerated topically.

Function

ANTIMICROBIALANTIOXIDANTHUMECTANTSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Antimicrobial coumarins and polyphenols
  • Antioxidant proanthocyanidins
  • Sustainable biotech sourcing
  • Skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Geraniaceae-family fragrance allergens possible
  • Documented hepatotoxicity in oral medicinal use
  • Limited topical cosmetic dossiers

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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