TARAXACUM OFFICINALE ROOT
Safety score · 0–100
Good
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About
Dandelion root extract, a skin-conditioning botanical rich in antioxidants and traditionally used in herbal skincare.
Taraxacum officinale root is an edible plant with a long history of safe dietary and topical use. It contains sesquiterpene lactones, phenolic acids, and inulin. No EU cosmetic restrictions apply; the ingredient does not appear in any annex of Regulation 1223/2009. SCCS has not published concerns. It is widely used in natural and organic cosmetics as a toner and purifying agent.
Skin benefits
- Sesquiterpene lactones have anti-inflammatory activity for acne-prone skin
- Inulin acts as a prebiotic, supporting skin microbiome balance
- Antioxidant phenolics protect against environmental damage
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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