Is Boerhavia Repens Extract safe in cosmetics?
Boerhavia Repens Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Boerhavia Repens Extract
INCI: BOERHAVIA REPENS EXTRACT
Boerhavia Repens Extract (CAS Not assigned (closely related *B. diffusa* extract also has no cosmetic CAS)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, antioxidant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not assigned (closely related *B. diffusa* extract also has no cosmetic CAS)
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Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No CIR review. Related B. diffusa used in Ayurvedic traditions; FDA does not pre-approve cosmetic ingredients
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Boerhavia Repens Extract.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Boerhavia Repens Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Boerhavia Repens Extract allowed in the EU?
Boerhavia Repens Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Boerhavia Repens Extract do in cosmetics?
Boerhavia Repens Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (closely related *B. diffusa* extract also has no cosmetic CAS).
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