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URGINEA MARITIMA TUBER EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Sea squill tuber extract — the bulb contains toxic cardiac glycosides (scilliroside) used historically as a rodenticide. Skin irritant; not appropriate for cosmetics.
Function
Skin benefits
- Historical traditional pharmacology only
Known concerns
- Tuber contains toxic cardiac glycosides (scilliroside, proscillaridin A, scillaren A)
- Documented to irritate skin from viscid bulb fluid
- Cardiotoxic — used as a rodenticide due to scilliroside potency
- Narrow therapeutic index — inappropriate for cosmetics
- No SCCS/CIR endorsement
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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