Ingredient · 🇮🇳 India

Eclipta Prostrata Extract

Antioxidant / hair-and-scalp conditioning botanical Key active
What it is

Eclipta Prostrata (false daisy / bhringraj) extract is a plant-derived ingredient traditionally used in hair and scalp care, valued for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and reported hair-growth-supporting properties. In skincare it is included for its flavonoid and coumestan content as a soothing antioxidant agent.

Side effects reported in research

Reported effectHow oftenNotes
Contact dermatitis / skin irritationRareLocalized redness or itching, more likely in individuals sensitive to Asteraceae (daisy family) plants.
Allergic contact sensitizationVery rarePossible cross-reactivity in people allergic to related botanicals; documented mainly in case-level reports.
Scalp tingling or mild itchingUncommonReported with leave-on hair/scalp formulations, usually transient.

Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.

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