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TUSSILAGO FARFARA LEAF EXTRACT

CAS 84625-50-3 Updated
30

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

ASTRINGENTSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

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

EU CosIng database

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

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