Antioxidant
POLYPODIUM LEUCOTOMOS LEAF EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A tropical fern extract with strong antioxidant and photoprotective evidence. Excellent clinical safety record makes it one of the best-documented botanical antioxidants.
Function
Skin benefits
- Strong photoprotective antioxidant evidence
- Reduces UV-induced oxidative stress and DNA damage
- Excellent clinical safety record (oral and topical)
Known concerns
- Most data is oral, topical-cosmetic data is thinner
- Standardisation varies between suppliers
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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