Is Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract
INCI: LINUM USITATISSIMUM SEED EXTRACT
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning; rich in omega-3 fatty acids,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
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Function
Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning; rich in omega-3 fatty acids, mucilage, lignans
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR-reviewed — safe as used in cosmetics (reviewed under plant-derived fatty acid oils)
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract allowed in the EU?
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract do in cosmetics?
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Extract functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning; rich in omega-3 fatty acids, mucilage, lignans. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
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