Skin Conditioning
PODOPHYLLUM PELTATUM RHIZOME/ROOT EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Mayapple rhizome — the natural source of podophyllotoxin, a prescription antimitotic agent used for genital warts under medical supervision. Its toxicity profile makes it inappropriate for general cosmetic use.
Function
Skin benefits
- Historical traditional remedy claims
- Antioxidant flavonoid trace content
Known concerns
- Contains podophyllotoxin — Rx-only antimitotic agent
- Severe skin irritation, blistering, systemic toxicity
- Not appropriate for cosmetic use
- Reproductive toxicity flags
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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