Antioxidant
SENKYUNOLIDE A
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A phthalide compound from Ligusticum (Chuanxiong) traditional Chinese herb — studied for anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. Limited cosmetic safety data; the phthalide class has photosensitivity concerns.
Skin benefits
- Documented anti-inflammatory in research
- Antioxidant phthalide
- Traditional Chinese medicine ingredient (Chuanxiong)
Known concerns
- Phthalide class includes photosensitizers
- Limited cosmetic-specific safety data
- Potential drug interactions if absorbed
- Not well-characterized for topical use
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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