Is Hamamelis Virginiana Extract safe in cosmetics?
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract (CAS 84696-19-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Astringent; Humectant; Pharmaceutical; Softener and conditioner. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Astringent; Humectant; Pharmaceutical; Softener and conditioner
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hamamelis Virginiana Extract.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
anti_aging
{"anti_aging_claim": "antioxidant-protection, pore-minimizing", "mechanism_of_action": "Bioactive phytochemicals, antioxidant compounds", "target_skin_layer": "epidermis", "collagen_stimulation": "No", "elastin_protection": "No", "wrinkle_reduction_pct": "5-10", "clinical_study_duration_weeks": "8", "sample_size": "25", "double_blind": "Yes", "placebo_controlled": "Yes", "published_journal": "Phyt…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Astringent
Humectant
Pharmaceutical
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hamamelis Virginiana Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
eu_children_restricted
Chemical Function
Astringent
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - dental care - toothpaste
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hamamelis Virginiana Extract allowed in the EU?
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hamamelis Virginiana Extract do in cosmetics?
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract functions as: Astringent; Humectant; Pharmaceutical; Softener and conditioner. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-19-5.
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