Cnidium Officinale Root Extract is a botanical derived from the rhizome of Cnidium officinale, traditionally used in East Asian herbal medicine and incorporated into skincare for its antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties. It contains compounds such as ferulic acid, ligustilide, and senkyunolide that are studied for soothing and brightening effects.
| Reported effect | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Contact irritation (redness, stinging) | Uncommon | More likely on sensitive or compromised skin or with high concentrations. |
Allergic contact dermatitis | Rare | Botanical extracts can trigger sensitization in predisposed individuals. |
Photosensitivity-related reaction | Very rare | Some Apiaceae-family plants contain furocoumarins; documented risk for this specific extract is minimal but theoretically possible. |
Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.