Is Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Root safe in cosmetics?
Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Root has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Root
Also known as: DANDELION EXTRACT, Taraxacum officinale ext., Taraxacum dens-leonis ext.
INCI: TARAXACUM OFFICINALE ROOT / TARAXACUM OFFICINALE RHIZOME/ROOT EXTRACT
Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Root (CAS 68990-74-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Soothing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Soothing
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
GRAS for food use; permitted cosmetic ingredient; no specific FDA restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Root.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
No specific technical function
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Root.
Known Synonyms
DANDELION EXTRACT
Taraxacum officinale ext.
Taraxacum dens-leonis ext.
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
No specific technical function
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Root allowed in the EU?
Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Root EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Root do in cosmetics?
Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Root functions as: Skin Conditioning, Soothing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68990-74-9.
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