Banned / Annex II
Rauwolfia serpentia L., alkaloids and their salts
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Rauwolfia serpentina alkaloids (including reserpine) — banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II. Strong antihypertensive drugs with CNS effects; never appropriate in skincare.
Skin benefits
- No cosmetic use; reserpine-yielding antihypertensive plant
Known concerns
- EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II — banned (Rauwolfia serpentina alkaloids and salts)
- Source of reserpine — potent monoamine-depleting antihypertensive
- Significant systemic and CNS effects
- Drug-class plant material, not a cosmetic
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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