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Skin Conditioning

VITEX AGNUS-CASTUS FRUIT EXTRACT

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Chasteberry (Vitex) fruit extract — a hormone-modulating herb with traditional use for women's health. Useful for hormonal acne, but the hormonal activity warrants caution in pregnancy and hormone-sensitive users.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Hormone-modulating dopaminergic activity
  • Marketed for hormonal-acne support
  • Aromatic phenolic antioxidants
  • Long traditional use as a women's herb

Known concerns

  • Hormone activity — caution in pregnancy and hormone-sensitive conditions
  • Possible drug interactions with hormonal medications
  • Mild GI and headache reports orally — topical caveat
  • Standardization varies

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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