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Restricted Botanical

CHENOPODIUM AMBROSIOIDES LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

CAS 89997-47-7
20

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

Extract of epazote (wormseed). Contains the peroxide ascaridole — a neurotoxic, hepatotoxic compound. Restricted/avoided in modern cosmetics; not a safe ingredient choice.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Traditional use only

Known concerns

  • Ascaridole neurotoxin
  • Hepatotoxic
  • Reproductive toxicity
  • EU SCCS adverse opinion

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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