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RUTA GRAVEOLENS 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

Rue (Ruta graveolens) leaf and stem extract — contains psoralen and bergapten furanocoumarins that cause severe phototoxic blistering. EU caps furocoumarins at 1 ppm in cosmetics.

Function

FRAGRANCE

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant rutin and flavonoids
  • Traditional ethnobotanical use
  • Skin conditioning intent

Known concerns

  • Contains psoralen and bergapten – potent furanocoumarin phototoxins
  • Photodermatitis and photo-blistering documented
  • Photomutagenic and EU-restricted (1 ppm cap)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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