Skin Conditioning
AMARYLLIS BELLADONNA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Whole-plant extract of Amaryllis belladonna (Jersey lily) — an ornamental Amaryllidaceae bulb. Lycorine-type alkaloids make the plant toxic if ingested; topical safety is poorly studied so caution is warranted.
Function
Skin benefits
- Marketed for ornamental botanical fragrance
- Some traditional uses for skin-conditioning
Known concerns
- Plant contains lycorine and related Amaryllidaceae alkaloids — toxic if ingested
- Topical irritation possible from alkaloid content
- Limited cosmetic safety dossier
- Risk of misidentification with toxic deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna)
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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