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Skin Conditioning

URTICA URENS FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

CAS 90131-83-2
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Small (annual) stinging nettle whole-plant extract — astringent, antioxidant skin-conditioning ingredient. Properly processed extract avoids the fresh-plant sting; class-typical low risk.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Traditional astringent and skin-soothing botanical
  • Flavonoid antioxidants
  • Mineral-rich plant extract

Known concerns

  • Stinging-nettle histamine compounds in fresh material
  • Possible irritation in sensitive skin
  • Variable phytochemistry

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related skin conditionings

Same plant / compound family

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