Botanical Extract
NASTURTIUM OFFICINALE FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Watercress extract — rich in vitamin C and glucosinolates with brightening and skin-conditioning effects. Long edible-plant safety record makes it well tolerated topically.
Function
Skin benefits
- Vitamin C antioxidant content
- Glucosinolate skin-brightening
- Mineral-rich conditioning
Known concerns
- Sulfur-mustard glucosinolate breakdown can mildly irritate
- Possible Brassicaceae sensitivity (rare)
- Botanical variability
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related botanical extracts
Same plant / compound family
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