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Skin Conditioning

PSEUDOWINTERA COLORATA FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Extract of horopito, a New Zealand native pepper tree, prized for its antifungal sesquiterpene polygodial. Useful botanical active but the pungent compound can sting sensitive skin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Antifungal
  • Antioxidant
  • Traditional Maori skin use

Known concerns

  • Polygodial can sting
  • Limited cosmetic dossier
  • Possible irritation in sensitive skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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