Prohibited alkaloid
Pelletierine and its salts
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A pomegranate-bark alkaloid that is explicitly prohibited in EU cosmetics under Annex II. It has no legitimate place in skincare and any detection signals a serious quality control failure.
Skin benefits
- Historical use as a veterinary anthelmintic (deworming) agent
- Naturally occurring alkaloid in pomegranate root bark
Known concerns
- Listed on EU Cosmetic Regulation Annex II of substances prohibited in cosmetics
- Pharmacologically active alkaloid with neurotoxic potential
- No legitimate use in finished cosmetic products
- Any presence above trace contamination is a regulatory violation
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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