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Skin Conditioning

PHYTOLACCA DECANDRA EXTRACT

CAS 84961-56-8 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Extract of pokeweed — a plant with established systemic toxicity (phytolaccatoxin, lectins). Even when processed for cosmetic use, the toxicology profile keeps it in the caution zone.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Traditional astringent use
  • Saponins give cleansing action
  • Used historically as folk remedy

Known concerns

  • Pokeweed contains toxic phytolaccatoxin
  • Mitogenic lectins reported
  • All parts considered toxic
  • Limited cosmetic safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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