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CONIUM MACULATUM ROOT EXTRACT

CAS 85116-75-2 Updated
3

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Poison hemlock root extract — Conium maculatum produces coniine, a lethal neurotoxic alkaloid. Has no legitimate place in cosmetics; treat as cosmetic-inappropriate and avoid entirely.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Historical anecdote only

Known concerns

  • Coniine neurotoxin content
  • Lethal toxic plant
  • Cosmetic-inappropriate
  • No legitimate safety data
  • Systemic toxicity risk

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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