Is Lycium Barbarum Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Lycium Barbarum Seed Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Lycium Barbarum Seed Oil
INCI: LYCIUM BARBARUM SEED OIL
Lycium Barbarum Seed Oil (CAS Not specifically assigned (botanical oil)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning (rich in linoleic acid, α-linolenic acid, oleic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning (rich in linoleic acid, α-linolenic acid, oleic acid, zeaxanthin, β-carotene)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no 21 CFR restriction; plant seed oils have broad cosmetic-use precedent
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lycium Barbarum Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Lycium Barbarum Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lycium Barbarum Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Lycium Barbarum Seed Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning (rich in linoleic acid, α-linolenic acid, oleic acid, zeaxanthin, β-carotene). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (botanical oil).
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