Skin Conditioning
TUSSILAGO FARFARA LEAF EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Coltsfoot leaf extract — soothing mucilage but contaminated with hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Restricted in EU herbal use and unreviewed for cosmetics; avoid where possible.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mucilage soothing
- Traditional anti-irritant use
- Antioxidant flavonoids
Known concerns
- Pyrrolizidine alkaloids: hepatotoxic, mutagenic and carcinogenic
- Banned for internal use in EU and Germany without PA-free certification
- No SCCS clearance for cosmetic use
- Restricted in herbal medicines
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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