Ingredient

sophora flavescens root extract

Low risk

FunctionBotanical

What it is

Sophora flavescens root extract is a traditional East Asian botanical used for soothing and antimicrobial-style benefits.

What it does

It is included for a calming, purifying feel and is often found in products aimed at comfort and scalp or blemish-prone skin. Such positioning is cosmetic rather than clinically proven.

Typical use

Found at low levels in scalp products, toners, serums and soothing treatments.

Who it suits / good to know

Often chosen for products targeting oily or irritation-prone skin and scalp.

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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