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Skin Conditioning

PERSICARIA JAPONICA LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An extract from Japanese knotweed-relative Persicaria japonica leaves and stems. Provides antioxidant flavonoids and astringent tannins for skin conditioning. Generally well tolerated topically.

Function

BLEACHINGSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Flavonoid and tannin antioxidants
  • Skin conditioning
  • Mild astringent
  • Traditional Japanese botanical

Known concerns

  • Limited dedicated cosmetic safety review
  • Possible variability in tannin and quercetin content

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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