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Skin Conditioning

PIPER METHYSTICUM RHIZOME/ROOT EXTRACT

CAS 84696-40-2 Updated
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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

Kava root extract — soothing kavalactones, but the plant carries serious oral hepatotoxicity flags in the EU. Topical risk is much lower yet not negligible, especially on broken skin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Kavalactones provide skin-soothing effect
  • Mild local anti-inflammatory action
  • Traditional use history

Known concerns

  • Hepatotoxicity flag (oral kava banned/restricted in several EU states)
  • Skin sensitisation risk with repeated use
  • Quality and contaminant variability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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