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RAUVOLFIA SERPENTINA ROOT EXTRACT

CAS 90106-13-1 Updated
5

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Indian snakeroot extract, banned for cosmetic use in the EU. Contains the prescription drug reserpine and other potent alkaloids; not a permissible cosmetic ingredient.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Pharmacologically active plant

Known concerns

  • Banned for cosmetic use under EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex II
  • Contains the antihypertensive drug reserpine
  • Significant cardiovascular and CNS pharmacology
  • Inappropriate cosmetic source

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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