DALEA SPINOSA SEED OIL
Other
Avoid
About DALEA SPINOSA SEED OIL
An extremely obscure Leguminosae seed oil from the southwestern US with essentially no scientific safety data; Dalea species can contain potentially toxic flavonoids and alkaloids, making this a high-risk ingredient for cosmetic use.
Detailed Analysis
Dalea spinosa (indigo bush) is a Leguminosae (Fabaceae) shrub native to desert regions of the southwestern US and Mexico. The seed oil composition is virtually unstudied in the scientific literature, and no regulatory body has evaluated this ingredient for cosmetic safety. Leguminosae seeds can contain toxic secondary metabolites including alkaloids, flavonoids, and cyanogenic compounds. The restriction notation referencing 'ozone-depleting substances' is clearly erroneous. This ingredient cannot be considered safe for cosmetic use without adequate toxicological characterization, and its use in formulations would be at the formulator's own risk.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Seed oil fatty acid profile likely contains emollient linoleic acid
- ✓ Potential antioxidant properties from flavonoid constituents (unconfirmed)
Known Concerns
- ⚠ No toxicological data — complete absence of safety assessment
- ⚠ Leguminosae family seeds may contain toxic alkaloids or cyanogenic compounds
- ⚠ No EU CosIng, IFRA, or SCCS evaluation exists
Safety Score
Avoid
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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