Is Hedeoma Pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Extract safe in cosmetics?
Hedeoma Pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Extract has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hedeoma Pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Extract
INCI: HEDEOMA PULEGIOIDES HERB EXTRACT
Hedeoma Pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Extract (CAS 90045-40-6 (typical for this extract)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Tonic; fragrance; skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Tonic; fragrance; skin conditioning
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted with caution — no explicit FDA ban for topical cosmetic use, but GRAS status for food use was revoked. Pulegone is a known hepatotoxin.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hedeoma Pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Extract.
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hedeoma Pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Extract allowed in the EU?
Hedeoma Pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hedeoma Pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Extract do in cosmetics?
Hedeoma Pulegioides (American Pennyroyal) Herb Extract functions as: Tonic; fragrance; skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90045-40-6 (typical for this extract).
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