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Skin Conditioning

SAURURUS CHINENSIS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Saururus chinensis (Chinese lizard tail) extract — traditional herbal botanical containing lignans like sauchinone with reported toxicity, leading to regional cosmetic restrictions and conservative scoring.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Traditional skin conditioning
  • Anti-inflammatory phenolics
  • Used in Korean and Chinese herbal medicine

Known concerns

  • Contains sauchinone and other lignans with reported toxicity
  • Restricted in some regions
  • Limited cosmetic safety data
  • Default-down per uncertainty rule

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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