Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract)
Silymarin / Milk thistle fruit extract
Rich in silymarin (silybin and related flavonolignans); potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory; hepatoprotective (oral); topical antioxidant and soothing; low sensitization risk; Compositae family, but different from Chamomile/Calendula; well-tolerated
Function & Common Use
Active (antioxidant / hepatoprotective)
Active Ingredient
Antioxidant serums sensitive skin products
Vegetable (milk thistle fruit)
Concentration Limits
No limit
No limit
No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked
No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract) safe to use in skincare?
Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract) has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Rich in silymarin (silybin and related flavonolignans); potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory; hepatoprotective (oral); topical antioxidant and soothing; low sensitization risk; Compositae family, but different from Chamomile/Calendula; well-tolerated
Is Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract) allowed in India?
Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract) is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract) used for in cosmetics?
Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract) functions as: Active (antioxidant / hepatoprotective). It is commonly found in: Antioxidant serums sensitive skin products.
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