Botanical Extract
DAPHNE FEDDEI FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Daphne feddei is a Thymelaeaceae plant whose genus is documented to contain irritant, tumour-promoting diterpene esters (daphnane/mezerein type). Not a class suitable for leave-on cosmetic use.
Function
Skin benefits
- Source of flavonoids in traditional medicine
Known concerns
- Daphne genus contains irritant/co-carcinogenic diterpene esters (mezerein, daphnane-type)
- Reports of severe skin and mucosal irritation
- No cosmetic safety dossier
- Class flagged as inappropriate for leave-on cosmetics
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related botanical extracts
Same plant / compound family
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