Rauvolfia Serpentina Root Extract
INCI: RAUVOLFIA SERPENTINA ROOT EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
🔴 HIGH RISK: Reserpine is EU Annex II prohibited (entry \#411). Contains pharmacologically active alkaloids. CITES Appendix II listed species — sourcing documentation required. Traditional medicine use (Ayurveda) does NOT validate cosmetic safety. Requires full alkaloid characterization, heavy metal testing, and legal review before use
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Is Rauvolfia Serpentina Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
🔴 HIGH RISK: Reserpine is EU Annex II prohibited (entry \#411). Contains pharmacologically active alkaloids. CITES Appendix II listed species — sourcing documentation required. Traditional medicine use (Ayurveda) does NOT validate cosmetic safety. Requires full alkaloid characterization, heavy metal testing, and legal review before use The EU classifies Rauvolfia Serpentina Root Extract as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Rauvolfia Serpentina Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Rauvolfia Serpentina Root Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Rauvolfia Serpentina Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Rauvolfia Serpentina Root Extract functions as: Astringent, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90106-13-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Rauvolfia Serpentina Root 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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