Ingredient
foeniculum vulgare (fennel) seed extract
Low risk
FunctionBotanical
What it is
Foeniculum vulgare (fennel) seed extract is derived from fennel seeds and is used as a mild antioxidant botanical.
What it does
It provides gentle antioxidant support and a conditioning feel, and is often included as a supporting natural additive.
Typical use
Found at low levels in facial and body care and in botanically themed formulas.
Who it suits / good to know
Fennel is aromatic, so those very sensitive to plant fragrance components may wish to check labels.
Safety
Graded low risk as a botanical extract that is generally well tolerated. Patch-test a new product if your skin is reactive. 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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