botanical-extract
RHINACANTHUS NASUTUS LEAF POWDER
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Snake jasmine leaf powder is a traditional antifungal botanical containing rhinacanthins; cosmetic safety data is thin and the naphthoquinone chemistry warrants caution in leave-on products.
Skin benefits
- traditional antifungal use
- rhinacanthin naphthoquinone content
- antimicrobial potential
Known concerns
- naphthoquinones can be cytotoxic and sensitizing
- very limited cosmetic safety data
- no CAS assigned
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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