Is Amaranth Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?
Amaranth Seed Extract has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Amaranth Seed Extract
INCI: AMARANTHUS CAUDATUS SEED EXTRACT
Amaranth Seed Extract (CAS 223747-79-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Emollient
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Used as cosmetic active; no FDA-specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Amaranth Seed Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Amaranth Seed Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
antioxidant
natural
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amaranth Seed Extract allowed in the EU?
Amaranth Seed Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Amaranth Seed Extract do in cosmetics?
Amaranth Seed Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 223747-79-3.
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