Botanical Extract
TANACETUM VULGARE EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Common tansy extract — contains thujone (a neurotoxin restricted under EU rules) and sesquiterpene lactones causing allergic dermatitis. Not advisable in modern cosmetics.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antimicrobial terpenes
- Insect-repellent tradition
Known concerns
- Thujone neurotoxicity
- Sesquiterpene lactone allergy
- Asteraceae cross-reactivity
- EU restrictions
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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