Skin Conditioning
STEMONA SESSILIFOLIA ROOT EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Extract from Stemona sessilifolia root, traditionally used for soothing and pest-control. Cosmetic safety data is limited and the plant contains insecticidal alkaloids.
Function
Skin benefits
- Traditional skin-soothing herb
- Some antimicrobial activity
- Used for scalp comfort
Known concerns
- Stemona alkaloids are insecticidal; toxicity profile is non-trivial
- Limited cosmetic-specific safety review
- Potential irritation at higher levels
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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