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Humectant

ARENARIA KANSUENSIS LEAF/ROOT/STEM EXTRACT

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An obscure Caryophyllaceae botanical with humectant and skin-soothing reputation in traditional Chinese medicine. Topically modest in risk but the cosmetic dossier is thin and saponin content can irritate.

Function

HUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Polysaccharide humectancy
  • Mild antioxidant action
  • Caryophyllaceae soothing tradition

Known concerns

  • Saponins may irritate sensitive skin
  • Very thin cosmetic safety dossier
  • Quality varies sharply by source

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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