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CEPHALOTAXUS HARRINGTONII BRANCH/LEAF EXTRACT

50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

Branch/leaf extract from Japanese plum yew. The genus is the source of cytotoxic chemotherapy alkaloids (homoharringtonine), so cosmetic safety remains uncertain.

Function

ANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant phenolic content
  • Traditional medicinal heritage

Known concerns

  • Cephalotaxus alkaloids (homoharringtonine) are cytotoxic chemotherapeutics
  • Risk profile for topical cosmetic use is poorly characterized
  • No CIR/SCCS review
  • Variable phytochemistry

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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