Borago Officinalis Seed

INCI: BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED

CAS Number
Not distinctly assigned for the whole seed
Function
Abrasive, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not individually reviewed by CIR

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Mechanical irritation risk if particle size is not controlled due to sharp edges. Botanical abrasives are permitted alternatives in microplastic ban context. Verify particle size distribution for rinse-off versus leave-on claims.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Borago Officinalis Seed safe in cosmetics?

Mechanical irritation risk if particle size is not controlled due to sharp edges. Botanical abrasives are permitted alternatives in microplastic ban context. Verify particle size distribution for rinse-off versus leave-on claims. The EU classifies Borago Officinalis Seed as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Borago Officinalis Seed allowed in the EU?

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

What does Borago Officinalis Seed do in cosmetics?

Borago Officinalis Seed functions as: Abrasive, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not distinctly assigned for the whole seed.

What is the Margin of Safety for Borago Officinalis Seed?

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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