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Banned Substance

Ammi majus L. and its galenical preparations

CAS 90320-46-0 Updated
8

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Ammi majus is a plant rich in psoralens that cause severe sun-triggered burns and DNA damage. Banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II.

Skin benefits

  • Used historically in folk medicine for vitiligo phototherapy

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned in cosmetics
  • Contains furanocoumarins (psoralens) causing severe phototoxicity
  • Can produce serious phytophotodermatitis burns
  • Genotoxic with UV exposure

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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