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Antioxidant

PERSICARIA MINOR LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Extract of kesum (Vietnamese mint), an aromatic Southeast-Asian herb. Contributes antioxidants and a mild soothing effect. Aromatic compounds mean a small fragrance-allergen risk.

Function

ANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant flavonoids and phenolics
  • Mild skin-soothing
  • Traditional culinary herb (kesum)

Known concerns

  • Possible essential-oil sensitisers in extracts
  • Limited cosmetic safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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