Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Arnica Montana Flower

INCI: ARNICA MONTANA FLOWER

Function
Skin conditioning, soothing
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed under Arnica group

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Whole flower form carries the highest allergen risk in the Arnica Montana family. Rarely used directly; typically processed into extracts or oils. EFSA botanical compendium flags Arnica montana for toxic constituents. Must demonstrate sesquiterpene lactone content is controlled to safe levels.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arnica Montana Flower safe in cosmetics?

Whole flower form carries the highest allergen risk in the Arnica Montana family. Rarely used directly; typically processed into extracts or oils. EFSA botanical compendium flags Arnica montana for toxic constituents. Must demonstrate sesquiterpene lactone content is controlled to safe levels. The EU classifies Arnica Montana Flower as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Arnica Montana Flower allowed in the EU?

Arnica Montana Flower EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Arnica Montana Flower do in cosmetics?

Arnica Montana Flower functions as: Skin conditioning, soothing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for Arnica Montana Flower?

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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