Raphanus sativus (Radish) root extract
AKA “Radish Root Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Raphanus sativus (Radish) root extract
AKA: Radish Root Extract
Extract · Astringent · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Brassicaceae (Mustard/Cabbage family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Annual or biennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84775-94-0
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Tightens Pores
Antioxidant Protection
Fights Bacteria
Reduces Inflammation
Tightens and tones pores
Traditional Use
Radish has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and European folk medicine for centuries to improve circulation, detoxify skin, and treat various skin conditions due to its sulfur compounds and vitamins.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Sensitivity
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Final Report: Safety Assessment of Radish Root-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Lactobacillus/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Root Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Root Juice
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Raphanus Sativus (Radish) Root Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Identification of didecyldimethylammonium salts and salicylic acid as antimicrobial compounds in commercial fermented radish kimchi.
Li J, Chaytor JL, Findlay B, McMullen LM, Smith DC et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2015
Identification of didecyldimethylammonium salts and salicylic acid as antimicrobial compounds in commercial fermented radish kimchi.
Li J, Chaytor JL, Findlay B, McMullen LM, Smith DC et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2015
Identification of didecyldimethylammonium salts and salicylic acid as antimicrobial compounds in commercial fermented radish kimchi.
Li J, Chaytor JL, Findlay B, McMullen LM, Smith DC et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2015
Identification of didecyldimethylammonium salts and salicylic acid as antimicrobial compounds in commercial fermented radish kimchi.
Li J, Chaytor JL, Findlay B, McMullen LM, Smith DC et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2015
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR