Skin Conditioning
XANTHIUM STRUMARIUM FRUIT EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An extract of cocklebur fruit, used in some traditional formulations. The plant contains hepatotoxic atractylosides, so cosmetic use depends on rigorous toxin removal during extraction.
Function
Skin benefits
- Traditional skin-soothing botanical
- Phenolic antioxidant content
Known concerns
- Plant contains carboxyatractyloside — known hepatotoxin if not removed
- Photosensitization risk reported
- Limited cosmetic safety dossier
- Several countries restrict the seed/burr
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
Same plant / compound family
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