Ingredient

ashwagandha extract

Low risk

FunctionBotanical

What it is — Ashwagandha Extract (INCI: Withania Somnifera Root Extract) is a plant-derived botanical traditionally used as an adaptogen, applied here for scalp and skin conditioning.

What it does — It is commonly used as a conditioning, comfort-focused botanical to help the scalp and skin feel cared for.

Typical use — It appears in scalp tonics, hair serums, and some skincare, usually as a supporting botanical.

Who it suits / good to know — Broadly suitable for plant-forward routines. Traditional herbal reputations are not cosmetic claims here, and composition can vary by source.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: a generally well-tolerated botanical extract. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if you have plant sensitivities.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk - botanical extract/water, generally well tolerated.
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Not currently in any DHALIORA product.

How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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