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JATROPHA CURCAS LEAF POWDER

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A toxic tropical plant leaf powder that contains phorbol esters and curcin, making it a significant skin irritant and rendering it unsuitable for most cosmetic applications.

Jatropha curcas leaf contains phorbol esters (diterpenes) and the toxic lectin curcin, both of which are known skin irritants and inflammatory agents. Phorbol esters are not specifically listed in EU cosmetic Annexes for Jatropha, but they are recognised as potent skin irritants. This ingredient requires very careful formulation and is generally considered unsuitable for leave-on or rinse-off cosmetic products without thorough purification and safety assessment.

Known concerns

  • phorbol ester skin irritant
  • curcin toxicity
  • significant skin irritation risk
  • unsuitable for most cosmetic formulations without purification

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Same plant / compound family

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JATROPHA CURCAS SEED OIL
Emollient

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