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EUPHORBIA PULCHERRIMA EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Poinsettia plant extract — Euphorbia latex is a known skin and eye irritant, and the genus contains diterpene-ester co-carcinogens. Cosmetic use is unusual and requires careful purification.

Function

ANTIMICROBIALANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • Phenolic antioxidants in processed extract
  • Traditional skin-softening use
  • Some flavonoid content

Known concerns

  • Poinsettia latex contains diterpene esters that irritate skin and mucosa
  • Skin and eye irritation reports
  • Class includes co-carcinogenic phorbol-type compounds in related Euphorbia species
  • Allergen for latex-sensitive users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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