Botanical exfoliant
CYNOGLOSSUM AMABILE SEED POWDER
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Powdered seed of Chinese forget-me-not, a Boraginaceae family plant occasionally used as a natural exfoliant. Lacks robust cosmetic safety review, and related plants are known to contain liver-toxic alkaloids.
Skin benefits
- Plant-derived powder used as a mild exfoliant or filler
- Boraginaceae family species traditionally used in folk remedies
- Provides natural texture in scrubs and masks
Known concerns
- Many Boraginaceae plants contain hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids
- Limited cosmetic safety data on this specific species
- Possible skin sensitization for some users
- Quality and contamination depend heavily on supplier
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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