INCI · plant-extract · CIR review pending · used in 1 products
Rhus Semialata Gall Extract
Rhus Semialata Gall Extract is derived from the galls formed by the insect Melaphis chinensis parasitizing the leaves of the Chinese sumach (Rhus semialata, family Anacardaceae). It is listed in the CosIng database with the official function of skin conditioning. The extract appears frequently in Korean skincare formulations, particularly in pore-refining, brightening, and cleansing products.
Evidence level
weakEWG score
—Comedogenic
—Category
plant-extract● Benefits
The source lists skin conditioning as the sole official CosIng function for this ingredient. Based on the product types it appears in (pore toners, peeling gels, blemish serums), it is associated with skin-conditioning and pore-related benefits, though no specific clinical claims are provided in the source.
skin-conditioningpore-minimizinganti-acnebrightening
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