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Common Name(s): Trifolium pratense flower/leaf/stem water,trifolium pratense (red clover) flower, leaf, stem (hydrosol) extract

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides isoflavone phytoestrogen,antioxidant,skin conditioning and skin-conditioning activity from natural plant source.

Why It's Used: Used for its isoflavone phytoestrogen,antioxidant,skin conditioning activity derived from trifolium pratense (red clover); supports skin health and vitality.

How It Works: Bioactive compounds from trifolium pratense (red clover) flower, leaf, stem (hydrosol) — including polyphenols, flavonoids, and plant-specific phytochemicals — deliver isoflavone phytoestrogen,antioxidant,skin conditioning benefits.

Typically Found In: Phytoestrogen skin care,anti-aging products,isoflavone formulas

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient – botanical

Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning,antioxidant,botanical active

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–5%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required

Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required

Source Notes: Extract from trifolium pratense (red clover); natural plant origin. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated; rare botanical sensitivity possible.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Other botanical extracts,antioxidants,humectants

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Red clover hydrosol provides water-soluble isoflavones (formononetin, biochanin a) with phytoestrogenic activity; used in anti-aging and hormonal balance skin care formulas.

Last Verified: 2026-03-28

Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary