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Antioxidant

SILYBUM MARIANUM EXTRACT

CAS 84604-20-6 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Milk thistle extract rich in silymarin antioxidants. It defends skin from pollution and UV oxidative stress and is well tolerated, with the small caveat of daisy-family allergy risk.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Silymarin flavonolignans are strong antioxidants
  • Protects skin lipids from oxidation
  • Calms environmentally stressed skin
  • Supports barrier recovery

Known concerns

  • Asteraceae allergy potential
  • Extract standardisation varies between suppliers

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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