Skin Conditioning
SOLANUM AVICULARE FRUIT EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A botanical extract of poroporo (kangaroo apple) fruit, in the nightshade family. Contains steroidal alkaloids of toxicological interest — caution warranted at cosmetic use.
Function
Skin benefits
- Source of plant steroidal precursors
- Traditional skin-conditioning use
Known concerns
- Solanum genus contains glycoalkaloids (solasodine) with toxicity concerns
- Limited safety data for the cosmetic extract
- Possible irritation in sensitive skin
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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