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LOBELIA INFLATA

CAS 84696-23-1 Updated
20

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Lobelia inflata (Indian tobacco) — a pharmacologically active plant containing the toxic nicotinic alkaloid lobeline. Its use in cosmetics is highly questionable on safety grounds.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Traditional herbal use in folk medicine
  • Source of alkaloid lobeline
  • Botanical positioning in formulas

Known concerns

  • Contains lobeline — nicotinic-receptor alkaloid with systemic toxicity
  • Reports of nausea, hypotension and respiratory effects from oral use
  • Not recommended for cosmetics — pharmacologically active toxic plant

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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