Polygonum fagopyrum (Buckwheat) seed extract

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AKA: Common Buckwheat, Buckwheat seed extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Polygonum fagopyrum (buckwheat) seed extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning.
Family
Polygonaceae (Buckwheat family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
89958-09-8
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Reduces Inflammation
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Buckwheat has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and European folk medicine for circulation and inflammation. Historically applied topically for skin conditions, and modern skincare recognizes its antioxidant and skin-strengthening properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR