Banned Substance
Thevetia neriifolia Juss., Glycoside extract
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Glycoside extract from yellow oleander (Thevetia neriifolia), a plant containing potent cardiotoxic glycosides. EU Annex II prohibits its use in cosmetics due to severe toxicity.
Skin benefits
- No legitimate cosmetic benefits
Known concerns
- EU Annex II prohibited
- Cardiotoxic glycosides (thevetin, peruvoside)
- Severe poisoning risk
- No safe cosmetic use case
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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