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VITEX ROTUNDIFOLIA BRANCH/FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Beach vitex extract from a coastal medicinal shrub. The Vitex genus has documented hormonal activity in oral form, and topical safety data is thin, so a cautious orange tier is appropriate.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Anti-inflammatory flavonoids
  • Traditional medicinal use
  • Antioxidant terpene fraction

Known concerns

  • Vitex genus has phytohormonal activity (dopaminergic)
  • Essential oil components can sensitise
  • Pregnancy/hormone-sensitive contraindications
  • Limited cosmetic toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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