Botanical Extract
LYCOPSIS ARVENSIS FRUIT/LEAF/ROOT/STEM EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Whole-plant extract of small bugloss, a borage-family weed. Boraginaceae plants contain hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids that the EU restricts to ultra-trace levels — best avoided unless certified PA-free.
Function
Skin benefits
- Traditional skin-soothing use
- Mucilage content for film-forming effect
Known concerns
- Boraginaceae family contains hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids
- EU restricts cosmetic-use of unsaturated PAs to <1 ppb leave-on
- No established cosmetic safety dossier
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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