Banned / Annex II
Atropa belladonna L. and its preparations
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Atropa belladonna (deadly nightshade) — a toxic plant rich in atropine/scopolamine, banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II. Significant systemic toxicity; never appropriate for skincare.
Skin benefits
- No cosmetic use; deadly nightshade — toxic tropane-alkaloid plant
Known concerns
- EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II — banned (Atropa belladonna and preparations)
- Contains atropine and scopolamine — anticholinergic alkaloids with significant systemic toxicity
- Historically poisonous plant
- Not suitable for any cosmetic application
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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