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NARCISSUS PSEUDO-NARCISSUS ROOT EXTRACT

CAS 90064-27-0 Updated
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Daffodil (Narcissus pseudo-narcissus) root extract — sold as an anti-aging actor on cell cycles, but the plant's alkaloids cause well-documented "daffodil itch" contact dermatitis. Use-with-awareness ingredient.

Function

ASTRINGENTHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Marketed for 'cell-cycle regulator' anti-aging effect
  • Trace alkaloid skin signaling

Known concerns

  • Daffodil bulbs/roots contain galanthamine and lycorine — toxic alkaloids
  • Documented contact dermatitis ('daffodil itch')
  • Mucosal and eye irritation risk
  • Limited SCCS-style cosmetic safety dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related skin conditionings

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