Is Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower safe in cosmetics?
Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower
INCI: CENTAUREA CYANUS FLOWER
Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower (CAS 84012-18-0 (covers extracts/distillates of this species)) 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
84012-18-0 (covers extracts/distillates of this species)
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Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no prohibition or restriction; not classified as a color additive when used for skin conditioning (note: blue pigment from cornflower petals is not FDA-approved as a cosmetic colorant in the US)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower allowed in the EU?
Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower do in cosmetics?
Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-18-0 (covers extracts/distillates of this species).
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