Anigozanthos flavidus (Kangaroo Paw) flower/leaf extract
AKA “Kangaroo Paw flower/leaf extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Anigozanthos flavidus (Kangaroo Paw) flower/leaf extract
AKA: Kangaroo Paw flower/leaf extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Australian Native
Extract
Not Clean
Anigozanthos flavidus (Kangaroo Paw) flower/leaf extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning.
Family
Haemodoraceae
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
223749-17-5
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Kangaroo Paw is native to Western Australia and has been used by Aboriginal peoples in traditional medicine. Modern cosmetic use is recent and largely based on its antioxidant properties rather than established traditional applications.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR