Is Withania Somnifera Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?
Withania Somnifera Flower Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Withania Somnifera Flower Extract
INCI: WITHANIA SOMNIFERA FLOWER EXTRACT
Withania Somnifera Flower Extract (CAS 90147-43-6) 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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Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; no specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Withania Somnifera Flower Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Biocide
Bleaching agent
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Withania Somnifera Flower Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
natural-origin
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
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
Ashwagandha extract
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Withania Somnifera Flower Extract allowed in the EU?
Withania Somnifera Flower Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Withania Somnifera Flower Extract do in cosmetics?
Withania Somnifera Flower Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90147-43-6.
Is Withania Somnifera Flower Extract used outside cosmetics?
Withania Somnifera Flower 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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