FABIANA IMBRICATA LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
Conditioning Agent
Good
CAS Number: 90028-69-6
About FABIANA IMBRICATA LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
Pichi extract from a South American Solanaceae plant used as a skin conditioning tonic, generally low risk though related nightshade species have some toxicity concerns.
Detailed Analysis
Fabiana imbricata (pichi) is a Chilean Solanaceae shrub traditionally used for urinary and digestive complaints. The ingredient is CosIng-listed without EU Annex II or III restrictions. Solanaceae family members can contain tropane alkaloids, but F. imbricata has not demonstrated significant alkaloid content in available studies. The ingredient has a history of use in traditional cosmetics without reported adverse effects. However, as with all Solanaceae extracts, quality control is important to ensure correct species identification and absence of contaminating related species.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Traditional use as a skin tonic
- ✓ Mild astringent properties
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Solanaceae family members can contain potentially toxic alkaloids
- ⚠ Limited contemporary toxicological studies for topical use
Safety Score
Good
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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