FARFUGIUM JAPONICUM LEAF/STALK EXTRACT
Conditioning Agent
Good
About FARFUGIUM JAPONICUM LEAF/STALK EXTRACT
A Japanese ornamental plant extract containing farfugoside and other sesquiterpenoid lactones with some toxicity concerns in the raw plant, but the processed extract has limited safety documentation.
Detailed Analysis
Farfugium japonicum (also called Ligularia tussilaginis or Japanese farfugium) contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs) in some plant parts, which are hepatotoxic and can cause cancer with prolonged exposure. The restriction note may reflect concern about PA content. CAS number is not assigned to this specific extract, and EU regulatory status is not well established. The presence of potentially toxic alkaloids makes this ingredient one requiring caution.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Skin conditioning properties attributed to sesquiterpenoid content
- ✓ Traditional use in East Asian folk medicine
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids - potential hepatotoxicity with prolonged use
- ⚠ Possible genotoxicity from PA content
- ⚠ Limited specific safety documentation for cosmetic topical application
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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