Skin Conditioning
PERSICARIA ORIENTALIS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An ornamental knotweed extract used as a skin-conditioner. Traditional cosmetic use is long-standing, but cosmetic-specific safety data is thin so it sits comfortably mid-yellow.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antioxidant flavonoid content
- Traditional skin-soothing use
- Compatible with most formulations
Known concerns
- Polygonaceae family can contain anthraquinones
- Limited modern safety dossier
- May contain trace oxalates
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
Same plant / compound family
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