KADSURA JAPONICA BRANCH/FRUIT/LEAF EXTRACT
Conditioning Agent
Moderate
About KADSURA JAPONICA BRANCH/FRUIT/LEAF EXTRACT
A traditional Asian medicinal plant extract with limited cosmetic safety data and multiple bioactive compounds.
Detailed Analysis
Kadsura japonica (Schisandraceae) contains lignans including gomisin A and schizandrin with documented pharmacological activity. Not widely used in mainstream Western cosmetics; limited independent safety or toxicological data are publicly available. EU Regulation 1223/2009 does not list this specific ingredient in any annex. Conservative use is advisable given the limited safety profile.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Skin conditioning (traditional use)
- ✓ Antioxidant lignan content
- ✓ Possible anti-inflammatory activity
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Very limited cosmetic safety data
- ⚠ Multiple bioactive lignans — unknown interaction potential
- ⚠ Traditional medicinal use raises need for caution
Safety Score
Moderate
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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