Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Rhizome/Root Extract
A dandelion root extract. It carries antioxidants, soothes and supports skin tone. Well tolerated.
Evidence by route
Topical application
A soothing plant extract. Safe, well tolerated.
- 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
Dandelion root extract (INCI Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract) comes from the root and rhizome of the plant. It contains compounds with antioxidant activity and is used in cosmetics as a soothing ingredient that helps keep skin looking comfortable. On efficacy, the sensible move is to temper expectations. This is a supporting botanical extract with mostly lab data and little clinical evidence on skin. It adds an antioxidant note and a pleasant soothing feel, but it does not replace treatment actives with solid backing. Systemic exposure from topical use is negligible, so it can be used in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Tolerance is good: irritation and allergy risk are low, fine for sensitive skin. It does not dry the skin and is not linked to pore clogging. People allergic to plants in the daisy family can patch test first as a precaution.
Frequently asked questions
Is Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Rhizome/Root Extract safe during pregnancy?
Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Rhizome/Root Extract is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Rhizome/Root Extract for?
Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Rhizome/Root Extract suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Rhizome/Root Extract and what does it do in cosmetics?
A dandelion root extract.
What's the INCI name for Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Rhizome/Root Extract?
The INCI name is Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract. It may also appear as: Dandelion Rhizome/Root Extract, Dandelion Root Extract.
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