Is Camellia Oleifera (Tea-Oil Camellia) Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?
Camellia Oleifera (Tea-Oil Camellia) Seed Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Camellia Oleifera (Tea-Oil Camellia) Seed Extract
INCI: CAMELLIA OLEIFERA SEED EXTRACT
Camellia Oleifera (Tea-Oil Camellia) Seed Extract (CAS 97676-23-8 (Camellia oleifera seed extract)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning - emollient; antioxidant; hair conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning - emollient; antioxidant; hair conditioning
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - botanical extract, not prohibited or restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Camellia Oleifera (Tea-Oil Camellia) Seed Extract.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Camellia Oleifera (Tea-Oil Camellia) Seed Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
plant-oil
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Camellia Oleifera (Tea-Oil Camellia) Seed Extract allowed in the EU?
Camellia Oleifera (Tea-Oil Camellia) Seed Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Camellia Oleifera (Tea-Oil Camellia) Seed Extract do in cosmetics?
Camellia Oleifera (Tea-Oil Camellia) Seed Extract functions as: Skin conditioning - emollient; antioxidant; hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 97676-23-8 (Camellia oleifera seed extract).
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