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Skin Conditioning

APOCYNUM CANNABINUM ROOT EXTRACT

CAS 84603-51-0 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Hemp dogbane (Apocynum cannabinum) root extract — listed on EU Annex II as a prohibited cosmetic ingredient due to cymarin and other cardiac glycosides that are systemically toxic. Should not be used in EU cosmetics.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Historical pharmacological cardiac action (not cosmetic)

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II prohibited cosmetic ingredient
  • Cardiac glycoside (cymarin) systemic toxicity
  • Arrhythmia risk on absorption
  • No cosmetic safety dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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