Skin Conditioning
AGERATUM HOUSTONIANUM EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Tropical flossflower extract. The plant naturally contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids — liver-toxic compounds restricted by EU rules. Only purified, PA-free fractions are appropriate for cosmetics.
Function
Skin benefits
- Marketed for skin conditioning
- Aromatic plant claims
Known concerns
- Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids — known hepatotoxins/genotoxins
- EU restrictions apply to PA-bearing plants
- Generally not recommended for cosmetic use without PA removal
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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