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Antioxidant

PONGAMIA PINNATA LEAF EXTRACT

82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Extract from karanja tree leaves — rich in flavonoids with antioxidant properties, used in Ayurvedic skincare traditions.

Pongamia Pinnata (Karanja) Leaf Extract comes from the leaves of Pongamia pinnata (Fabaceae). CosIng-listed as an antioxidant. Karanja is well-known in Ayurveda; the leaves contain karangin, pongamol, and various flavonoids with antioxidant and UV-absorbing properties. No GHS codes or restrictions. The seed oil (separate ingredient) is used for its UV-protective karanjin content. Leaves share some but not all bioactives.

Function

ANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant (flavonoids)
  • Potential UV-protective compounds
  • Traditional Ayurvedic use for skin

Known concerns

  • Limited Western clinical data
  • Fabaceae family — rare legume allergy cross-reactivity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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