Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) leaf extract

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AKA: Common dandelion, Dandelion Leaf Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
68990-74-9
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
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Brightens Skin
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Used in traditional European herbalism and Ayurvedic medicine for detoxification and skin health. Historically applied topically in folk medicine to treat eczema, acne, and other skin conditions.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Detoxifying
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR