Ingredient · 🇮🇳 India

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Antioxidant / soothing botanical Key active
What it is

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is a plant-derived ingredient rich in flavonoids such as baicalin, baicalein, and wogonin, valued in skincare for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin-soothing properties. It is commonly used to help calm irritation and protect skin against environmental oxidative stress.

Side effects reported in research

Reported effectHow oftenNotes
Mild skin irritation or rednessRareOccasional transient irritation reported, generally in sensitive individuals.
Allergic contact dermatitisVery rareBotanical extracts can rarely trigger sensitization or allergic reactions.
Itching or stinging on applicationVery rareReported infrequently, often related to formulation or compromised skin barrier.

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

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