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Skin Conditioning

VISCUM ALBUM

CAS 84929-55-5 Updated
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

European mistletoe (Viscum album) extract. Contains active lectins and viscotoxins — toxic if ingested but topical use is established in cosmetics with limited concern at low %.

Skin benefits

  • Traditional botanical skin-conditioning
  • Antioxidant flavonoid content

Known concerns

  • Contains potentially toxic viscotoxins and lectins
  • Internal toxicity well-documented; topical safety less studied
  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety assessments

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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