Is Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
INCI: ORIGANUM VULGARE LEAF EXTRACT
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract (CAS 84012-24-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant. 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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Function
Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Widely used botanical; no FDA restrictions at cosmetic concentrations
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
anti_aging
{"anti_aging_claim": "antioxidant-protection, anti-inflammatory", "mechanism_of_action": "Bioactive phytochemicals, antioxidant compounds", "target_skin_layer": "epidermis", "collagen_stimulation": "No", "elastin_protection": "No", "wrinkle_reduction_pct": "6-12", "clinical_study_duration_weeks": "8", "sample_size": "25", "double_blind": "No", "placebo_controlled": "Yes", "published_journal": "Phy…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Pharmaceutical
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract.
Regulatory Flags
antioxidant
botanical
cosmos-compatible
ifra_fragrance
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Pharmaceutical
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
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
Oregano extract
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-24-8.
Is Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract used outside cosmetics?
Origanum Vulgare Leaf 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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