Borago Officinalis Flower Water

INCI: BORAGO OFFICINALIS FLOWER WATER

CAS Number
84012-16-8
Function
skin conditioning, emollient, soothing, toner
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA restrictions; used as botanical hydrosol/floral water in cosmetics

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Hydrosol from Borago officinalis flowers providing gentle soothing and toning properties with low absorption of active components and no pyrrolizidine alkaloid concern at this concentration.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Borago Officinalis Flower Water safe in cosmetics?

Hydrosol from Borago officinalis flowers providing gentle soothing and toning properties with low absorption of active components and no pyrrolizidine alkaloid concern at this concentration. The EU classifies Borago Officinalis Flower Water as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Borago Officinalis Flower Water allowed in the EU?

Borago Officinalis Flower Water EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Borago Officinalis Flower Water do in cosmetics?

Borago Officinalis Flower Water functions as: skin conditioning, emollient, soothing, toner. 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 Water?

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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