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Skin Conditioning

SENECIO VULGARIS EXTRACT

CAS 84650-58-8 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Common groundsel extract — contains hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) classed as probable carcinogens. Considered unsuitable for cosmetic use; avoid where possible.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Primarily a processing aid

Known concerns

  • Contains hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids (senecionine, seneciphylline)
  • Pyrrolizidine alkaloids classed as IARC 2B carcinogens
  • EU regulators flag PA-rich Senecio species as serious health risk
  • Topical absorption can contribute to PA body burden

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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