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Botanical Extract

GALEGA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT

CAS 84650-07-7
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Goat's rue extract — a Fabaceae herb with traditional tonic uses. Contains galegine, a guanidine alkaloid known for livestock toxicity, so cosmetic use sits at the cautious lower end of yellow.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Flavonoid antioxidants
  • Traditional skin-tonic use
  • Mild astringent action

Known concerns

  • Contains galegine, a potentially toxic guanidine alkaloid
  • EU livestock-poisoning history
  • Limited cosmetic safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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