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Skin Conditioning

POLYGONUM MULTIFLORUM CALLUS EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

He shou wu (fo-ti) plant cell culture extract — supplies stilbene antioxidants for hair and skin claims. The parent plant has oral hepatotoxicity signals, so topical use is treated cautiously.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONINGSKIN PROTECTING

Skin benefits

  • Plant cell culture — controlled phytochemistry
  • Antioxidant stilbenes (resveratrol-type)
  • Hair and scalp conditioning claims

Known concerns

  • Whole-plant Polygonum multiflorum has documented hepatotoxicity (oral)
  • Topical risk much lower but parent-plant signal warrants caution
  • Limited cell-culture safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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