Skin Conditioning
RUTA GRAVEOLENS LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Rue (Ruta graveolens) leaf and stem extract — contains psoralen and bergapten furanocoumarins that cause severe phototoxic blistering. EU caps furocoumarins at 1 ppm in cosmetics.
Function
Skin benefits
- Antioxidant rutin and flavonoids
- Traditional ethnobotanical use
- Skin conditioning intent
Known concerns
- Contains psoralen and bergapten – potent furanocoumarin phototoxins
- Photodermatitis and photo-blistering documented
- Photomutagenic and EU-restricted (1 ppm cap)
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
Same plant / compound family
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