Skin Conditioning
PERSICARIA SENTICOSA LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Knotweed (Persicaria) extract used for antioxidant and soothing effects. Folk-medicine heritage with no notable cosmetic safety issues, but published topical data is thin.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antioxidant flavonoid content
- Traditional skin-soothing use
- Mild astringent action
- Anti-inflammatory phenolics
Known concerns
- Possible contact allergy
- Variable phytochemical profile
- Limited cosmetic-specific safety data
- Sparse efficacy literature
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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