Polygonum Fagopyrum (Buckwheat) Seed Extract
A buckwheat seed extract with rutin. It soothes and supports the skin's antioxidant defense. Well tolerated.
Evidence by route
Topical application
A soothing antioxidant extract. Safe.
- CIR Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
How to read tiers A–F
- BLimited evidence. One RCT or several controlled studies with limitations
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Buckwheat seed extract (INCI Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract) comes from buckwheat and is rich in rutin, an antioxidant flavonoid. In formulas it is used with a soothing direction and antioxidant support for the skin. On efficacy this is a supporting extract. Its rutin content backs defense against oxidative stress and adds a soothing note, but the clinical evidence base is limited. It should not be presented as an anti-aging active with proven results; its role is auxiliary within the formula. Topically it has no systemic relevance, so it can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Tolerance is high: low irritation and allergy potential, suitable for sensitive skin. No worrying comedogenic profile.
Frequently asked questions
Is Polygonum Fagopyrum (Buckwheat) Seed Extract safe during pregnancy?
Polygonum Fagopyrum (Buckwheat) Seed Extract is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Polygonum Fagopyrum (Buckwheat) Seed Extract for?
Polygonum Fagopyrum (Buckwheat) Seed Extract suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Polygonum Fagopyrum (Buckwheat) Seed Extract and what does it do in cosmetics?
A buckwheat seed extract with rutin.
What's the INCI name for Polygonum Fagopyrum (Buckwheat) Seed Extract?
The INCI name is Polygonum Fagopyrum Seed Extract. It may also appear as: Buckwheat Seed Extract.
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