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ARGEMONE MEXICANA CALLUS EXTRACT

Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Mexican prickly poppy cell-culture extract used for skin conditioning. The source plant produces toxic alkaloids; cosmetic-grade callus material must be carefully screened.

Function

ANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • Plant cell culture — controlled, sustainable production
  • Argemone genus rich in alkaloids and flavonoids
  • Marketed for skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Argemone mexicana is the source of toxic sanguinarine and berberine alkaloids
  • Cosmetic-grade callus extracts must be screened for these
  • Argemone oil contamination has caused outbreaks (oral) — cosmetic relevance unclear
  • No CIR/SCCS dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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