Eclipta Prostrata Extract

Eclipta prostrata extract is a botanical antioxidant/soothing agent typically used at low concentrations, but plant extracts contain multiple bioactive compounds that can trigger irritant or allergic contact dermatitis in reactive or eczema-prone skin. Human clinical irritation data are limited and variability between extract types (solvent, purity, contaminants) increases risk, so I score it as mild to reflect occasional sensitivity potential and the need for caution in highly compromised skin. Safety Notes: In commercial skincare, Eclipta prostrata (bhringraj) extract is most often used as a supporting botanical at very low levels (~0.01–0.1%) in multi-extract complexes for leave-on serums/creams and occasionally rinse-off cleansers. More “hero” positioning in consumer-available scalp/skin tonics, anti-hairfall/anti-aging serums, and brightening/soothing leave-on products commonly reaches ~1–3%, with a small number of high-strength OTC products listing it around 5% (typically dependent on extract type/solvent and standardized active content). There is no specific FDA/EU maximum for this botanical extract; practical upper limits are driven by odor/color, solvent system, and stability/compatibility rather than regulation.