Skin Conditioning
MERCURIALIS ANNUA EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Annual mercury (a leafy plant, no relation to the metal) used as a traditional skin tonic. Spurge-family chemistry can be irritating, and modern cosmetic data is thin.
Function
Skin benefits
- Plant extract used as a tonic
- Traditional herbal use
- Marketed for skin conditioning
Known concerns
- Plant of the spurge family — irritating sap potential
- Sparse modern cosmetic safety review
- Contains hermidin and other reactive compounds
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.