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Antioxidant

PUERARIN

CAS 3681-99-0 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Puerarin — an isoflavone C-glycoside from kudzu root. Acts as an antioxidant and soothing agent in skincare; phytoestrogenic effects are weak and oral-route.

Skin benefits

  • Isoflavone from kudzu
  • Antioxidant
  • Skin soothing
  • Estrogenic-like effects topically minimal

Known concerns

  • Theoretical phytoestrogen activity
  • Limited cosmetic-specific data
  • Possible yellow tint

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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