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Expert Verdict
Borago Officinalis Flower Extract is a plant-derived ingredient sourced from borage flowers, permitted in the EU and freely used in US cosmetics. Rich in polyphenols including flavonoids and phenolic acids, it provides documented antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-ageing activity. No cytotoxic effects observed in cell studies; pyrrolizidine alkaloids present in whole plant but skin absorption is negligible with no adverse effects documented from topical use. Safety profile is GOOD for topical cosmetic use at standard concentrations with low concern contingent on proper quality control to monitor alkaloid levels.
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Is Borago Officinalis Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?
Borago Officinalis Flower Extract is a plant-derived ingredient sourced from borage flowers, permitted in the EU and freely used in US cosmetics. Rich in polyphenols including flavonoids and phenolic acids, it provides documented antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-ageing activity. No cytotoxic effects observed in cell studies; pyrrolizidine alkaloids present in whole plant but skin absorption is negligible with no adverse effects documented from topical use. Safety profile is GOOD for topical cosmetic use at standard concentrations with low concern contingent on proper quality control to monitor alkaloid levels. The EU classifies Borago Officinalis Flower Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Borago Officinalis Flower Extract allowed in the EU?
Borago Officinalis Flower Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Borago Officinalis Flower Extract do in cosmetics?
Borago Officinalis Flower Extract functions as: Skin conditioning; Antioxidant; Anti-inflammatory. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-16-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Borago Officinalis 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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