Botanical Extract
ORNITHOGALUM UMBELLATUM BULB EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Star of Bethlehem bulb extract — Asparagaceae bulb containing cardiac glycosides (convallatoxin-type) with documented toxicity. Not advisable for cosmetic use.
Function
Skin benefits
- Traditional conditioning
- Mucilage soothing
Known concerns
- Cardiac glycoside content
- Documented toxicity
- Sparse cosmetic data
- Sensitisation potential
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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