Eclipta prostrata false daisy extract
AKA “False Daisy Extract, Bhringraj Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Eclipta prostrata false daisy extract
AKA: Bhringraj Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 5
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
A traditional plant extract from India that conditions and softens hair and skin, sourced from the nutrient-rich daisy family plant.
CAS #
93165-22-1
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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.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Known as bhringraj in Ayurvedic medicine, this plant has been used for over 2,000 years to promote hair growth, darken hair color, and treat scalp conditions. Traditional Indian practitioners also used it to support skin health and pigmentation.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
5
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR