Banned / Annex II
Prunus laurocerasus L. ("cherry laurel water")
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Cherry laurel water — a cyanogenic plant preparation banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II. Releases cyanide on metabolism; never appropriate in skincare.
Skin benefits
- No safe cosmetic use; cyanogenic plant water
Known concerns
- EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II — banned (cherry laurel water)
- Contains cyanogenic glycosides that release hydrogen cyanide
- Historically used as a flavouring but banned for cosmetic and high-dose oral use
- Risk of cyanide poisoning with concentrated preparations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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