Is Luffa Cylindrica safe in cosmetics?
Luffa Cylindrica has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Luffa Cylindrica
INCI: LUFFA CYLINDRICA
Luffa Cylindrica (CAS 1242417-48-6 (fruit-derived CAS used by CosIng for the species)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Abrasive, cleansing, skin conditioning, smoothing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
1242417-48-6 (fruit-derived CAS used by CosIng for the species)
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Function
Abrasive, cleansing, skin conditioning, smoothing
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific CFR restriction; widely sold as physical exfoliant
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Luffa Cylindrica.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Luffa Cylindrica allowed in the EU?
Luffa Cylindrica EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Luffa Cylindrica do in cosmetics?
Luffa Cylindrica functions as: Abrasive, cleansing, skin conditioning, smoothing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1242417-48-6 (fruit-derived CAS used by CosIng for the species).
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