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Skin Conditioning

POLYGONUM MULTIFLORUM ADVENTITIOUS ROOT

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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

Lab-grown root from Polygonum multiflorum (he shou wu). Used for antioxidant claims. Oral use is linked to liver injury; topical risk is lower but data is sparse.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Stilbene antioxidants (resveratrol-related)
  • Traditional anti-aging use
  • Adventitious root sustainability

Known concerns

  • Polygonum multiflorum has documented hepatotoxicity risk via free anthraquinones
  • Cautions issued by EU/UK/AU/CA/JP
  • Sparse cosmetic-specific safety review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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