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Botanical Extract

PETASITES VULGARIS LEAF EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Butterbur leaf extract — traditional but the plant naturally contains hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Only PA-free certified grades should be used in cosmetics.

Function

ASTRINGENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Traditional anti-inflammatory botanical
  • Petasin/isopetasin sesquiterpenes
  • Soothing tradition for irritated skin

Known concerns

  • Butterbur naturally contains hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PA)
  • Only PA-free certified extracts are acceptable
  • Topical PA exposure data is limited

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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