Arnica Montana Flower Oil

INCI: ARNICA MONTANA FLOWER OIL

Function
Skin conditioning, soothing
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed under Arnica Montana group โ€” safe as used when formulated to be non-sensitizing

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Typically an infused/macerated oil, not a steam-distilled essential oil. Carrier oil identity matters (sunflower, olive). CIR noted mild irritation at 1% extract concentration in face creams (PIIs of 1.17โ€“1.5). Asteraceae allergy cross-reactivity.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil essential-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arnica Montana Flower Oil safe in cosmetics?

Typically an infused/macerated oil, not a steam-distilled essential oil. Carrier oil identity matters (sunflower, olive). CIR noted mild irritation at 1% extract concentration in face creams (PIIs of 1.17โ€“1.5). Asteraceae allergy cross-reactivity. The EU classifies Arnica Montana Flower Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Arnica Montana Flower Oil allowed in the EU?

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

What does Arnica Montana Flower Oil do in cosmetics?

Arnica Montana Flower Oil 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 Oil?

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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