Ingredient · 🇮🇳 India

Symplocos recemosa

Skin-soothing / astringent botanical extract Key active
What it is

Symplocos racemosa (Lodhra) is a plant-derived extract traditionally used in Ayurvedic and cosmetic preparations for its astringent, anti-inflammatory, and skin-soothing properties, often attributed to tannins and flavonoid constituents. It is used in formulations targeting acne, inflammation, and overall skin tone.

Side effects reported in research

Reported effectHow oftenNotes
Contact irritation or mild rednessRarePossible in sensitive individuals, partly due to tannin content.
Allergic contact dermatitisVery rareBotanical extracts can occasionally trigger hypersensitivity reactions.
Dryness or tightnessUncommonAstringent action may cause transient skin tightness in some users.

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

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