ULEX EUROPAEUS LEAF/ROOT/STEM EXTRACT

Conditioning Agent

78

Good

CAS Number: 90131-76-3

About ULEX EUROPAEUS LEAF/ROOT/STEM EXTRACT

A botanical extract from gorse/furze — a hardy leguminous shrub. Used for skin conditioning with potential antioxidant benefits.

Detailed Analysis

Ulex europaeus (common gorse/furze) leaf/root/stem extract is derived from this spiny evergreen legume. CosIng lists it as a skin conditioning agent. Gorse contains isoflavones (genistein, daidzein), alkaloids (cytisine, at low levels), flavonoids, and phenolic acids. The isoflavone content provides antioxidant and potential phytoestrogenic benefits similar to other legume extracts. No GHS hazards or EU restrictions apply. While the plant contains the toxic alkaloid cytisine in seeds and leaves, cosmetic extracts from properly prepared plant material contain negligible amounts.

What It Does

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin Benefits

  • ✓ skin conditioning
  • ✓ antioxidant (isoflavones)

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ plant contains cytisine alkaloid — should be at negligible levels in cosmetic extract
  • ⚠ limited cosmetic safety data

Safety Score

78

Good

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

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This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for skin concerns or allergies.