JATROPHA CURCAS LEAF POWDER
Caution
About JATROPHA CURCAS LEAF POWDER
A toxic tropical plant leaf powder that contains phorbol esters and curcin, making it a significant skin irritant and rendering it unsuitable for most cosmetic applications.
Detailed Analysis
Jatropha curcas leaf contains phorbol esters (diterpenes) and the toxic lectin curcin, both of which are known skin irritants and inflammatory agents. Phorbol esters are not specifically listed in EU cosmetic Annexes for Jatropha, but they are recognised as potent skin irritants. This ingredient requires very careful formulation and is generally considered unsuitable for leave-on or rinse-off cosmetic products without thorough purification and safety assessment.
Known Concerns
- ⚠ phorbol ester skin irritant
- ⚠ curcin toxicity
- ⚠ significant skin irritation risk
- ⚠ unsuitable for most cosmetic formulations without purification
Safety Score
Caution
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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