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Botanical Extract

TANACETUM VULGARE EXTRACT

CAS 84961-64-8 Updated
38

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 CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Antimicrobial terpenes
  • Insect-repellent tradition

Known concerns

  • Thujone neurotoxicity
  • Sesquiterpene lactone allergy
  • Asteraceae cross-reactivity
  • EU restrictions

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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