XANTHIUM STRUMARIUM FRUIT EXTRACT
Conditioning Agent
Moderate
CAS Number: 90147-46-9
About XANTHIUM STRUMARIUM FRUIT EXTRACT
An extract from the cocklebur plant — used in traditional Chinese medicine and cosmetics for skin conditioning. Generally safe in topical formulations, but the plant itself contains toxic compounds (carboxyatractyloside) so quality control matters.
Detailed Analysis
Xanthium strumarium L. (Asteraceae) fruit extract contains bioactive compounds including xanthanol, isoxanthanol, and phenolic acids with demonstrated anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. While the whole plant contains hepatotoxic carboxyatractyloside, cosmetic-grade extracts are processed to remove toxic diterpene glycosides. Used primarily as a skin conditioning agent in topical formulations. Limited cosmetic safety data available; safety depends heavily on extraction method and purification.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Anti-inflammatory properties
- ✓ Antioxidant activity
- ✓ Skin conditioning
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Raw plant contains hepatotoxic carboxyatractyloside
- ⚠ Potential for allergic reactions in Asteraceae-sensitive individuals
- ⚠ Limited cosmetic-specific safety data
- ⚠ Quality control critical to ensure removal of toxic compounds
Safety Score
Moderate
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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