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Emollient

EUPHORBIA LATHYRIS SEED OIL

Updated
20

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Caper spurge seed oil — well-documented to contain irritant, tumor-promoting phorbol esters typical of the Euphorbia genus. Without intensive purification, this should be considered avoidable in cosmetics.

Function

ANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • High oil yield potential
  • Source of fatty acids in industrial use

Known concerns

  • Phorbol esters cause severe skin irritation
  • Co-carcinogenic activity in animal studies
  • Whole plant is toxic if ingested
  • Not suitable for cosmetic topical use without rigorous purification

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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