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Skin Conditioning

RANUNCULUS SCELERATUS LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

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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 from celery-leaved buttercup, a Ranunculus species known for the vesicant compound protoanemonin. Treated with concern for cosmetic use.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Traditional folk-medicine heritage

Known concerns

  • Ranunculus genus contains protoanemonin: a known skin and mucous-membrane vesicant
  • Documented blistering and dermatitis from fresh plant
  • R. sceleratus is one of the most toxic Ranunculus species
  • No CIR/SCCS support for cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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