Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract

INCI: ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM FLOWER EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not separately assigned (parent plant extract CAS: 84082-83-7)
Function
Antioxidant, skin-conditioning agent, humectant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Expert Panel concluded safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be nonsensitizing

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Contains linalool (1-4000 ppm), thujone, quercetin, hydroquinone, and ฮฑ-peroxyachifolid; formulators must ensure cumulative exposure from multiple botanicals stays below toxicological concern levels. Oral animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses, but dermal cosmetic exposure is not relevant to systemic toxicity assessment.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?

Contains linalool (1-4000 ppm), thujone, quercetin, hydroquinone, and ฮฑ-peroxyachifolid; formulators must ensure cumulative exposure from multiple botanicals stays below toxicological concern levels. Oral animal studies show reproductive effects at high doses, but dermal cosmetic exposure is not relevant to systemic toxicity assessment. The EU classifies Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract allowed in the EU?

Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract do in cosmetics?

Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract functions as: Antioxidant, skin-conditioning agent, humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not separately assigned (parent plant extract CAS: 84082-83-7).

What is the Margin of Safety for Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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