Is Borago Officinalis Extract safe in cosmetics?
Borago Officinalis Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Borago Officinalis Extract
INCI: BORAGO OFFICINALIS EXTRACT
Borago Officinalis Extract (CAS 84012-16-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not individually reviewed by CIR; botanical extracts assessed case-by-case
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Borago Officinalis Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Borago Officinalis Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
natural-origin
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Borago Officinalis Extract allowed in the EU?
Borago Officinalis Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Borago Officinalis Extract do in cosmetics?
Borago Officinalis Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-16-8.
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