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Antioxidant

POLYPODIUM LEUCOTOMOS ROOT EXTRACT

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Polypodium leucotomos extract — a fern with strong polyphenol antioxidant and photoprotective effects. Decades of oral and topical safety data make it one of the better-evidenced botanicals.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Strong polyphenol antioxidant activity
  • Photoprotective (anti-UV oxidative damage)
  • Well-documented oral and topical safety

Known concerns

  • Possible mild GI upset (oral, not topical)
  • Cosmetic-specific dossier limited vs oral data
  • Variable extract standardisation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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