Ingredient
ficus carica (fig) extract
Low risk
FunctionBotanical
What it is
Ficus carica (fig) extract is derived from the fig fruit and is used as an antioxidant, skin-conditioning botanical.
What it does
It offers antioxidant support and a softening, conditioning feel, and is included for its reputation for helping skin look nourished and comfortable.
Typical use
Found at low levels in moisturisers, masks and treatment products, usually as a supporting botanical.
Safety
Graded low risk as a botanical extract that is generally well tolerated. As with any plant extract, sensitive individuals can occasionally react to a finished formula, so patch-test first. This is general information, not medical advice.
Why we grade it Low: Low risk - botanical extract/water, generally well tolerated.
Cross-reference
Found in these DHALIORA products
Found in 0 DHALIORA products
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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