Is Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?
Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract
Also known as: Evening primrose, Oenothera biennis, ext., Evening primrose, ext., OEnothere bisannuelle, extraits, Nachtroschen, Oenothera biennis, Extrakt, enotera, Oenothera biennis, extracto (+4 more)
INCI: OENOTHERA BIENNIS SEED EXTRACT
Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract (CAS 90028-66-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No restrictions; EINECS 289-859-2; used as skin-conditioning agent; rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and flavonoids; suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Astringent
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (3)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract.
Regulatory Flags
botanical
GLA-rich
anti-inflammatory
skin-conditioning
sensitive-skin-safe
eu_children_restricted
epa_safer_alternative
Known Synonyms
Evening primrose, Oenothera biennis, ext.
Evening primrose, ext.
OEnothere bisannuelle, extraits
Nachtroschen, Oenothera biennis, Extrakt
enotera, Oenothera biennis, extracto
Evening primrose, oenothera biennis, extract
EXT., EVENING PRIMROSE, OENOTHERA BIEONIS
EXTRACT, EVENING PRIMROSE, OENOTHERA BIENNIS
EINECS 289-859-2
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Softener and conditioner
Astringent
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - general moisturizing - hand/body lotion
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
Same-CAS food additive or FDA GRAS records from the core public database.
Food Name
Evening Primrose Oil
Food Category
oils_fats
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract allowed in the EU?
Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract do in cosmetics?
Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90028-66-3.
Is Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract used outside cosmetics?
Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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