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Antioxidant

SORGHUM BICOLOR LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

87

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

Sorghum leaf and stem extract — a cereal-grass byproduct rich in polyphenols and skin-conditioning polysaccharides. Generally well tolerated; properly processed material avoids the trace cyanogenic glycosides of fresh leaves.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Polyphenol and tannin antioxidants
  • Skin-conditioning polysaccharides
  • Mild astringent action
  • Sustainable agricultural sourcing

Known concerns

  • Cyanogenic glycosides in young plant tissue if poorly processed
  • Limited cosmetic-grade safety dossiers
  • Variable extract composition

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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