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Skin Conditioning

TAXUS CUSPIDATA LEAF EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Extract from Japanese yew leaves. The plant contains powerful taxine alkaloids that are heart-toxic, so cosmetic use raises real safety questions and most formulators avoid it.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Traditional botanical extract
  • Reported antioxidant polyphenols

Known concerns

  • Source plant contains highly toxic taxine alkaloids (cardiotoxic)
  • Limited cosmetic safety data
  • Potential for residual alkaloid contamination

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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