Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract

CIM

4/10

Concern level

Moderate concern

Botanical extract from black cohosh root/rhizome used mainly for skin-conditioning or botanical marketing claims in cosmetics. It contains triterpene glycosides and other plant constituents, but topical cosmetic-specific efficacy data are limited. The ingredient is better viewed as a plant extract than a proven targeted skincare active. ([pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Cimicifuga-racemosa-extract?utm_source=openai))

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Pregnancy

Caution

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

Soothing

Chemical Properties

Typical Concentration

0.10% - 5.00%

CAS Number: 84776-26-1

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin5/10

oily skin4/10

sensitive skin3/10

acne prone4/10

mature skin5/10

normal skin5/10

Interactions

incompatible with: No well-established topical drug-like interactions are documented., Use caution in products marketed to people with hormone-sensitive concerns, because the plant has been associated with endocrine-related discussion in the medical literature.

Risks & Warnings

Main concerns are potential sensitivity or allergic reaction in reactive users, plus theoretical caution in hormone-sensitive users because black cohosh has been studied for menopausal use and has a history of hormonal-safety discussion in oral use. Oral literature also includes hepatotoxicity case concerns, though that does not directly establish topical risk. ([pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3110476/?utm_source=openai))

Vegan Cruelty-Free

Found In Products

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