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PERSICARIA SENEGALENSIS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An African knotweed extract with limited modern cosmetic data. Polygonaceae chemistry can include irritants and photosensitisers, so a cautious orange tier is appropriate until better data emerges.

Function

ASTRINGENTSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant flavonoids
  • Plant-derived natural origin
  • Mild conditioning

Known concerns

  • Polygonaceae genus members can contain anthraquinones
  • Possible photosensitisation
  • Very limited cosmetic toxicology dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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