Is Arnica Montana Extract safe in cosmetics?
Arnica Montana Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Arnica Montana Extract
INCI: ARNICA MONTANA EXTRACT
Arnica Montana Extract is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Masking, soothing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
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Function
Masking, soothing
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR reviewed — safe as used with caveats on sensitization
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Arnica Montana Extract.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
ph_stability
{"optimal_ph_min": "4.5", "optimal_ph_max": "6.5", "stable_ph_min": "4.0", "stable_ph_max": "7.0", "degrades_above_ph": "7.5", "degrades_below_ph": "3.5", "ph_dependent_function": "Anti-inflammatory", "formulation_note": "For bruising and inflammation", "source": "Formulation literature"}
pregnancy_detail
{"pregnancy_safe": "avoid", "breastfeeding_safe": "avoid", "trimester_restriction": "all", "risk_category": "not-rated", "reason": "Uterine stimulant properties; avoid topically in pregnancy", "alternative_ingredient": "Calendula Extract", "source": "aromatherapy/herbal literature"}
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Arnica Montana Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arnica Montana Extract allowed in the EU?
Arnica Montana Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Arnica Montana Extract do in cosmetics?
Arnica Montana Extract functions as: Masking, soothing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
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