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Skin Conditioning

CYTISUS SCOPARIUS BRANCH/FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT

CAS 84696-48-0
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Scotch broom branch/flower/leaf extract — used as a botanical conditioner. The plant naturally contains alkaloids (sparteine) that are toxic at high doses, so cosmetic-grade extracts must be controlled.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Scotch broom plant extract
  • Source of flavonoids
  • Fragrance/conditioning use

Known concerns

  • Cytisus contains sparteine and related toxic alkaloids
  • Cardiac/pregnancy concerns at high systemic doses
  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety dossier

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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