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Banned Substance

Solanum nigrum L. and its galenical preparations

CAS 84929-77-1 Updated
2

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Black nightshade plant, rich in toxic solanine alkaloids. Listed in EU Annex II as a banned cosmetic substance. No safe cosmetic use exists.

Skin benefits

  • No cosmetic benefit; banned under EU Annex II

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II prohibition
  • Contains toxic glycoalkaloid solanine
  • Historical poisonings well documented

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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