Polygonum fagopyrum (Buckwheat) seed extract

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AKA: Common Buckwheat, Buckwheat seed extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Central Asia, East Asia. Derived from buckwheat seeds (Polygonum fagopyrum) of the Polygonaceae family, native to Central and East Asia. Extracted using solvent extraction methods to isolate active compounds from the dried seeds.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Redness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
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🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR