Skin Conditioning
VITEX ROTUNDIFOLIA BRANCH/FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Beach vitex extract from a coastal medicinal shrub. The Vitex genus has documented hormonal activity in oral form, and topical safety data is thin, so a cautious orange tier is appropriate.
Function
Skin benefits
- Anti-inflammatory flavonoids
- Traditional medicinal use
- Antioxidant terpene fraction
Known concerns
- Vitex genus has phytohormonal activity (dopaminergic)
- Essential oil components can sensitise
- Pregnancy/hormone-sensitive contraindications
- Limited cosmetic toxicology
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
Same plant / compound family
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