Acmella Oleracea Extract

INCI: ACMELLA OLERACEA EXTRACT

CAS Number
None specifically assigned for the extract (COSING REF: 85212); the key active spilanthol has CAS 25394-57-4
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated; marketed freely as a cosmetic active.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Well-characterized natural alternative with confirmed stability, no irritation, and no systemic absorption. Widely used commercially; standardize spilanthol content for batch-to-batch consistency.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acmella Oleracea Extract safe in cosmetics?

Well-characterized natural alternative with confirmed stability, no irritation, and no systemic absorption. Widely used commercially; standardize spilanthol content for batch-to-batch consistency. The EU classifies Acmella Oleracea Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Acmella Oleracea Extract allowed in the EU?

Acmella Oleracea Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acmella Oleracea Extract do in cosmetics?

Acmella Oleracea Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: None specifically assigned for the extract (COSING REF: 85212); the key active spilanthol has CAS 25394-57-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Acmella Oleracea Extract?

not established 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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