Skin Conditioning
ASARUM SIEBOLDII RHIZOME/ROOT EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Asarum sieboldii root extract — Aristolochiaceae botanical containing aristolochic acids, IARC Group 1 carcinogens with documented kidney toxicity. Should not be used in cosmetics.
Function
Skin benefits
- Traditionally used in East Asian medicine
Known concerns
- Aristolochiaceae family — contains aristolochic acids classified IARC Group 1 (carcinogenic to humans)
- Documented nephrotoxicity and urothelial cancer risk
- EU Annex II prohibition class for cosmetics
- Genotoxic in standard assays
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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