Skin Conditioning
RANUNCULUS SCELERATUS LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
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 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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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