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DICTAMNUS ALBUS ROOT EXTRACT

CAS 89998-27-6 Updated
20

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Burning bush root extract — contains psoralen-class furanocoumarins that cause severe sun-triggered skin reactions. Best avoided in cosmetics; assigned a red rating.

Function

ASTRINGENTHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Furanocoumarin and quinoline alkaloids
  • Traditional medicinal use

Known concerns

  • Contains 5-MOP, 8-MOP, dictamnine — phototoxic furanocoumarins
  • Documented bullous phototoxic skin reactions
  • Hyperpigmentation after UV exposure
  • DNA crosslinking with UV-A
  • Regulated under EU Cosmetics Regulation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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