WALTHERIA INDICA LEAF EXTRACT
Conditioning Agent
Good
About WALTHERIA INDICA LEAF EXTRACT
A tropical plant leaf extract used in traditional medicine for wound healing and skin conditions, showing promise as a skin conditioning agent with no EU restrictions.
Detailed Analysis
Waltheria indica leaf extract contains alkaloids, flavonoids, and sterols with documented anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activity in vitro. Not restricted in EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 Annexes II or III. The restriction flag about ozone-depleting substances is a generic placeholder unrelated to this ingredient's actual safety profile. Standard cosmetic use at moderate concentrations is considered acceptable.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Skin conditioning
- ✓ Anti-inflammatory support
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Limited in vivo safety data
Safety Score
Good
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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