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Banned Substance

Lobelia inflata L. and its galenical preparations

CAS 84696-23-1 Updated
2

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Indian tobacco (Lobelia inflata), source of the toxic alkaloid lobeline. Listed by name in EU Annex II as a prohibited cosmetic ingredient.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic benefit; banned under EU Annex II

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II prohibition
  • Lobeline alkaloid toxicity
  • No cosmetic safety data because use is forbidden

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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