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SENNA OCCIDENTALIS EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Extract of Senna occidentalis — a species with documented toxic constituents (anthraquinones, toxalbumins) and reported cytotoxicity in fibroblasts. Defaulted down on safety grounds.

Function

HUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Antioxidant in vitro
  • Antimicrobial in vitro

Known concerns

  • Documented species toxicity
  • Cytotoxic to skin cells in lab
  • Limited safe-cosmetic-use data
  • Distinct from senna laxative species

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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