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Skin Conditioning

RUSCOGENIN

CAS 472-11-7 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A natural steroidal sapogenin from butchers broom. Used in eye-care and leg formulas for its anti-inflammatory and microcirculation benefits. Generally well tolerated.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Anti-inflammatory steroidal sapogenin
  • Improves microcirculation appearance
  • Used in eye-area and leg-care formulas
  • Soothing for redness

Known concerns

  • Sparse cosmetic-specific safety dossier
  • Steroidal sapogenin — possible interaction at very high %
  • Standardization varies

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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