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Phototoxic botanical (unpurified)

PSORALEA CORYLIFOLIA FRUIT VESICLES

30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

A whole-fruit Babchi vesicle preparation that retains psoralen-class furocoumarins, making it strongly phototoxic on UV-exposed skin. Only purified bakuchiol isolates are considered safe for cosmetic use.

Skin benefits

  • Traditional Ayurvedic ingredient (Babchi) with antioxidant phytochemicals
  • Source of bakuchiol when properly purified

Known concerns

  • Unpurified fruit contains psoralen and isopsoralen furocoumarins
  • Strongly phototoxic; can cause blistering and hyperpigmentation in sunlight
  • Not suitable for cosmetic use unless purified to remove psoralens
  • Distinct from purified bakuchiol, which is non-photosensitising

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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