Is Borago Officinalis Leaf Oil safe in cosmetics?
Borago Officinalis Leaf Oil has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Borago Officinalis Leaf Oil
INCI: BORAGO OFFICINALIS LEAF OIL
Borago Officinalis Leaf Oil (CAS Not distinctly assigned; may fall under 84012-16-8) 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 fall under 84012-16-8
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not individually reviewed by CIR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Borago Officinalis Leaf Oil.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Borago Officinalis Leaf Oil — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Borago Officinalis Leaf Oil allowed in the EU?
Borago Officinalis Leaf Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Borago Officinalis Leaf Oil do in cosmetics?
Borago Officinalis Leaf Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not distinctly assigned; may fall under 84012-16-8.
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