botanical extract
ANGELICA ACUTILOBA LEAF
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Leaf material from the Japanese angelica plant used in traditional botanical skincare. It can supply soothing actives but also contains furocoumarins that may increase sun sensitivity and cause dermatitis in some users.
Skin benefits
- Traditional Asian botanical used as a skin conditioning extract
- Source of phthalides and antioxidant compounds
- Linked to moisturizing and soothing claims in skincare
- Used as a Chinese substitute species for dang gui
Known concerns
- Contains furocoumarins that increase sun sensitivity
- Reported potential for phototoxic dermatitis
- No dedicated CIR or SCCS opinion on the leaf
- Variable phytochemistry across regions and harvests
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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