Cichorium Intybus Root Extract

Cichorium Intybus (chicory) root extract is primarily used as a soothing/humectant or prebiotic-type botanical (often via inulin/fructans) at low concentrations (commonly ~0.1–2%) and is generally well tolerated in leave-on products. However, as a complex plant extract it carries a non-zero risk of irritation or allergic contact dermatitis in highly reactive or eczema-prone individuals, especially when formulations include multiple botanicals. Given the potential for delayed sensitization despite a typically gentle profile, it fits best as a "gentle" ingredient rather than exceptionally gentle/inert. Safety Notes: In commercial skincare, Cichorium intybus (chicory) root extract is often used at trace levels (around 0.0005–0.05%) as part of broader botanical blends or preservative-adjacent “anti-pollution/soothing” complexes in leave-on lotions/serums and some rinse-off cleansers. Standalone or hero-claim barrier/firming/“inulin-rich prebiotic” formulas commonly land around 0.1–1%. High-strength consumer products (especially “prebiotic” serums, masks, or ampouled concentrates using chicory extract/inulin-type concentrates) can reach ~2–5% where texture/solids loading and stability allow; higher levels are uncommon in mass-market leave-on due to tackiness/viscosity and supply form constraints rather than regulatory limits.