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PLATYCODON GRANDIFLORUM FLOWER/LEAF/ROOT/STEM EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Whole-plant balloon flower extract — a traditional East Asian botanical rich in platycodin saponins. Used for its soothing and gentle foaming feel; widely consumed as food, with no specific cosmetic safety flags at use levels.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Saponin (platycodin) soothing action
  • Antioxidant flavonoids
  • Mild surfactant-like cleansing feel

Known concerns

  • Saponins can be mildly irritating at high concentrations
  • Limited cosmetic-specific toxicology
  • Cocktail of plant parts — composition variable

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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