RAUWOLFIA SERPENTINA ROOT EXTRACT is graded F (Banned) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexII.
RAUWOLFIA SERPENTINA ROOT EXTRACT
Safety grade: F
This is an extract made from the roots of the rauwolfia plant, a tropical shrub traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine. It's used in skincare products for its natural plant compounds that can help tone and refine the skin.
This ingredient works as an astringent to help tighten and firm the skin while also conditioning it to maintain moisture and smoothness.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Prohibited
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to RAUWOLFIA SERPENTINA ROOT EXTRACT
- CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT — Grade A. Plant extract with proven astringent and skin conditioning properties from tea polyphenols.
- EQUISETUM ARVENSE EXTRACT — Grade A. Botanical extract delivering astringent tightening with emollient moisturizing benefits.
- BETULA ALBA LEAF EXTRACT — Grade A. Herbal extract providing astringent firming action combined with skin conditioning.
- SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT — Grade A. Plant root extract with astringent and humectant properties for skin tightening and hydration.
Other EU Prohibited (Annex II) ingredients
- BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL — Grade F**
- PETROLATUM — Grade F
- ZINC PYRITHIONE — Grade F**
- CYCLOMETHICONE — Grade F**
- HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE — Grade F
- CI 73360 — Grade F
Other Astringent ingredients
- ALCOHOL — Grade A**
- ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE — Grade C
- CALCIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A**
- ZINC SULFATE — Grade C
- ALUMINUM SESQUICHLOROHYDRATE — Grade A
- MENTHA VIRIDIS LEAF OIL — Grade C
- POTASSIUM ALUM — Grade A