Is Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract
INCI: BORAGO OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT
Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract (CAS 84012-16-8 (same species CAS; leaf-specific designation may vary)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
84012-16-8 (same species CAS; leaf-specific designation may vary)
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Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not individually reviewed by CIR
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-16-8 (same species CAS; leaf-specific designation may vary).
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