Poor Cosmetic Ingredient

Lantana camara Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

INCI: LANTANA CAMARA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned (botanical extract)
Function
Skin conditioning agent; antioxidant (traditional use)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific cosmetic restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

CRITICAL: Lantana camara contains hepatotoxic pentacyclic triterpenoids (lantadenes A and B) that cause photosensitization and hepatotoxicity in animals; OSIRIS toxicity profiling flags multiple oil components as tumorigenic, mutagenic, and irritant; the flower/leaf/stem combination includes highest diversity of potentially toxic phytochemicals; no CIR or SCCS opinion; plant is classified as a noxious invasive weed in many jurisdictions; extract composition highly variable by geography and season.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lantana camara Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?

CRITICAL: Lantana camara contains hepatotoxic pentacyclic triterpenoids (lantadenes A and B) that cause photosensitization and hepatotoxicity in animals; OSIRIS toxicity profiling flags multiple oil components as tumorigenic, mutagenic, and irritant; the flower/leaf/stem combination includes highest diversity of potentially toxic phytochemicals; no CIR or SCCS opinion; plant is classified as a noxious invasive weed in many jurisdictions; extract composition highly variable by geography and season. The EU classifies Lantana camara Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Lantana camara Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract allowed in the EU?

Lantana camara Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lantana camara Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract do in cosmetics?

Lantana camara Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract functions as: Skin conditioning agent; antioxidant (traditional use). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (botanical extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Lantana camara Flower/Leaf/Stem 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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