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Expert Verdict
Derived from wild/bitter lettuce, which contains lactucarium - a latex with mild sedative and analgesic compounds (lactucopicrin, lactucin); while topical cosmetic use is generally safe, the source plant warrants careful quality control. Lactuca virosa (poison lettuce/wild lettuce) has a long ethnobotanical history; in cosmetics, the leaf extract is valued for its soothing and skin-calming effects
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Is Lactuca Virosa Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Derived from wild/bitter lettuce, which contains lactucarium - a latex with mild sedative and analgesic compounds (lactucopicrin, lactucin); while topical cosmetic use is generally safe, the source plant warrants careful quality control. Lactuca virosa (poison lettuce/wild lettuce) has a long ethnobotanical history; in cosmetics, the leaf extract is valued for its soothing and skin-calming effects The EU classifies Lactuca Virosa Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Lactuca Virosa Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Lactuca Virosa Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lactuca Virosa Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Lactuca Virosa Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85117-07-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Lactuca Virosa Leaf Extract?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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