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PDF - Plants used in cosmetics - Volume III: Potentially harmful components (2006)
As the third volume of a trilogy on Plants in cosmetics, this study concerns potentially harmful components which occur naturally in some plants the ingredients of which could likely be used in cosmetic products. Its aim is to raise awareness on the implication on consumer health by use of such ingredients and to trigger preventive measures. The 24 data sheets of components, selected by the authors because they are not regulated specifically in cosmetic legislation, give useful information particularly for the competent authorities and the manufacturers of raw materials and cosmetic products, mainly based on currently available pharmaco-toxicological data. Each monograph includes a bibliography and conclusions/recommendations.
General background
Datasheets: 24 components with potential risks
Arbutin
Beta-asarone
Camphor
Capsaicin
Coumestrol
Daidzein and Genistein
Elemicin
Emodin
Escin
Estragole
Eucalyptol
Hypericin
Isosafrole
Menthol
Methyl salicylate
Myristicin
PAH (Wood Tars)
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids
Quercetin
Quinine
Rutin
Stevioside
Thujone
Thymol
Appendices
As the third volume of a trilogy on Plants in cosmetics, this study concerns potentially harmful components which occur naturally in some plants the ingredients of which could likely be used in cosmetic products. Its aim is to raise awareness on the implication on consumer health by use of such ingredients and to trigger preventive measures. The 24 data sheets of components, selected by the authors because they are not regulated specifically in cosmetic legislation, give useful information particularly for the competent authorities and the manufacturers of raw materials and cosmetic products, mainly based on currently available pharmaco-toxicological data. Each monograph includes a bibliography and conclusions/recommendations.