Skin Conditioning
TULIPALIN A
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An alpha-methylene-butyrolactone from tulip bulbs and petals — well-documented as a strong skin sensitizer (the cause of tulip-finger dermatitis). Not appropriate for general leave-on cosmetics.
Skin benefits
- Studied as natural antimicrobial in tulip-bulb sources
- Of biological interest as a lactone
Known concerns
- Strong skin sensitizer — well-documented allergen
- Causes tulip finger contact dermatitis
- Not suitable for general cosmetic leave-on use
- Class IV allergen
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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