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PETASITES JAPONICUS BUD 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

Bud extract of giant butterbur (Petasites japonicus). Provides polyphenol antioxidants, but the genus is known for hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids — cosmetic preparations should be PA-depleted to be safe.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Polyphenol antioxidants
  • Anti-inflammatory potential
  • Traditional Japanese culinary/medicinal use

Known concerns

  • Petasites genus contains hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids
  • EFSA flags raw genus as not safe to consume
  • Cosmetic preparations must be PA-depleted

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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