Common Name(s): Pueraria mirifica root powder/propylene glycol ferment filtrate
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides phytoestrogen skin renewal activity from thailand's most potent phytoestrogen plant.
Why It's Used: Used in anti-aging formulas for its high phytoestrogen (miroestrol, deoxymiroestrol) content from thai pueraria mirifica.
How It Works: Pueraria mirifica contains miroestrol and deoxymiroestrol โ the most potent known plant phytoestrogens (~3000x stronger than soy isoflavones); fermentation in propylene glycol enhances extraction and bioavailability.
Typically Found In: Anti-aging phytoestrogen formulas
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ anti-aging
Secondary Functions: Active ingredient โ phytoestrogen
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ3%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Pueraria mirifica root (thailand native); propylene glycol from plant fermentation; fermentation-enhanced extraction.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 2/5 โ low-moderate; phytoestrogen activity
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Potent phytoestrogens โ avoid in estrogen-sensitive conditions; regulatory status varies by market.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Conditional โ avoid in estrogen-sensitive conditions
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Regulatory review recommended for phytoestrogen concentration. ewg score: 2โ3.
Works Well With: Other phytoestrogens,anti-aging botanicals
Avoid Combining With: Avoid in estrogen-sensitive conditions; regulatory review required
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Pueraria mirifica (white kwao krua) contains the most potent known plant phytoestrogens; regulatory status of high-concentration extracts varies by market; use requires concentration-appropriate safety review.
Last Verified: Cosing database,inci dictionary
Primary Sources: 2026-03-28