Is Borago Officinalis Flower Oil safe in cosmetics?
Borago Officinalis Flower Oil has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Borago Officinalis Flower Oil
INCI: BORAGO OFFICINALIS FLOWER OIL
Borago Officinalis Flower Oil (CAS Not distinctly assigned; may be grouped under 84012-16-8 (Borago officinalis oil, general)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not distinctly assigned; may be grouped under 84012-16-8 (Borago officinalis oil, general)
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not individually reviewed by CIR; covered under plant-derived fatty acid oils family assessment as safe in present practices
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Borago Officinalis Flower Oil.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Borago Officinalis Flower Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Borago Officinalis Flower Oil allowed in the EU?
Borago Officinalis Flower Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Borago Officinalis Flower Oil do in cosmetics?
Borago Officinalis Flower Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not distinctly assigned; may be grouped under 84012-16-8 (Borago officinalis oil, general).
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