prohibited
Strychnos species and their galenical preparations
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Plant material from Strychnos species, source of strychnine. Banned for use in EU cosmetics under Annex II because of severe systemic toxicity. Should never appear in finished products.
Skin benefits
- No accepted cosmetic benefit
- Historically a botanical alkaloid source
- Used only in regulated pharmaceutical contexts
- Not relevant for skin care formulations
Known concerns
- Source of strychnine and brucine, highly toxic alkaloids
- Listed in EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II as prohibited
- Acute neurotoxicity even at low doses
- No safe topical exposure level
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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