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Skin Conditioning

AGERATUM CONYZOIDES FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

CAS 85480-32-6
22

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

Billygoat weed (Ageratum conyzoides) extract — contains hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids that are potential genotoxic carcinogens. Unsuitable for cosmetic use; better alternatives exist.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Traditional ethnobotanical use for inflammation

Known concerns

  • Hepatotoxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids
  • Potential genotoxic carcinogens
  • Restricted as medicinal in several jurisdictions
  • Unsuitable for cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related skin conditionings

Same plant / compound family

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