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Antioxidant

PICRORHIZA KURROOA RHIZOME/ROOT EXTRACT

76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Kutki root extract — a Himalayan herb central to Ayurveda with iridoid glycosides that show antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. Generally well tolerated but raises sustainability concerns.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Kutkin/picroside-driven antioxidant activity
  • Anti-inflammatory in topical and oral data
  • Used in Ayurveda for skin conditions
  • Hepatoprotective biomarker class

Known concerns

  • Wild-harvest sustainability — IUCN endangered
  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety data
  • Bitter compounds may cause mild stinging

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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