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Expert Verdict
Borage leaves contain the highest PA (pyrrolizidine alkaloid) concentrations in the plant. Unsaturated PAs are genotoxic with no safe threshold per EFSA opinion. A qualified safety assessor may reject this ingredient unless the supplier provides validated PA quantification showing <1 µg/kg total unsaturated PAs and certificate confirming extraction method minimizes PA carryover. Not recommended for leave-on products without full PA clearance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Borage leaves contain the highest PA (pyrrolizidine alkaloid) concentrations in the plant. Unsaturated PAs are genotoxic with no safe threshold per EFSA opinion. A qualified safety assessor may reject this ingredient unless the supplier provides validated PA quantification showing <1 µg/kg total unsaturated PAs and certificate confirming extraction method minimizes PA carryover. Not recommended for leave-on products without full PA clearance. The EU classifies Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-16-8 (same species CAS; leaf-specific designation may vary).
What is the Margin of Safety for Borago Officinalis Leaf 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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