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Expert Verdict
Contains lycopodium alkaloids (lycopodine, annotinine) with neurotoxic properties at pharmacological doses; cosmetic-grade extract should specify alkaloid content. Lycopodium spores historically caused granulomatous reactions in surgical gloves, relevant if product contacts broken skin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lycopodium Clavatum Extract safe in cosmetics?
Contains lycopodium alkaloids (lycopodine, annotinine) with neurotoxic properties at pharmacological doses; cosmetic-grade extract should specify alkaloid content. Lycopodium spores historically caused granulomatous reactions in surgical gloves, relevant if product contacts broken skin. The EU classifies Lycopodium Clavatum Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Lycopodium Clavatum Extract allowed in the EU?
Lycopodium Clavatum Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lycopodium Clavatum Extract do in cosmetics?
Lycopodium Clavatum Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, astringent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85085-40-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Lycopodium Clavatum 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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