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Skin Conditioning

PLECTRANTHUS BARBATUS ROOT EXTRACT

CAS 223748-52-5 Updated
68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Coleus (Plectranthus barbatus) root extract — a forskolin-bearing botanical used as a skin conditioner. Pharmacologically active class, so cosmetic data is held at low-evidence yellow.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Forskolin-related diterpenes
  • Skin-conditioning
  • Antioxidant support

Known concerns

  • Bioactive (forskolin) — adenylate cyclase activity
  • Limited topical toxicology data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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