Botanical extract
SOPHORA TETRAPTERA FLOWER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Sophora tetraptera is a New Zealand kowhai flower extract used in cosmetics as a botanical antioxidant and skin-soothing ingredient. Independent safety data specific to cosmetic use are still limited.
Skin benefits
- Botanical flower extract providing flavonoid antioxidants
- Traditional use in soothing skincare formulations
- Adds plant-derived marketing appeal
Known concerns
- Sophora species can contain quinolizidine alkaloids
- No dedicated CIR or SCCS opinion on S. tetraptera
- Botanical extracts vary batch to batch
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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