Capsella Bursa-Pastoris Extract

INCI: CAPSELLA BURSA-PASTORIS EXTRACT

CAS Number
84604-19-3
Function
Skin conditioning; antioxidant; antimicrobial
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated by FDA; used as a cosmetic ingredient without restriction under FDA cosmetics framework. No GRAS food designation relevant to topical use.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Safe for use in rinse-off and leave-on cosmetics at standard concentrations. Long history of traditional topical use with no reported adverse skin reactions. Oxytocic activity documented only for oral/systemic routes; not a concern for topical cosmetic application. No EU Annex II/III listing; not restricted or prohibited.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract skin-conditioning antioxidant antimicrobial limited-safety-data traditional-use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Capsella Bursa-Pastoris Extract safe in cosmetics?

Safe for use in rinse-off and leave-on cosmetics at standard concentrations. Long history of traditional topical use with no reported adverse skin reactions. Oxytocic activity documented only for oral/systemic routes; not a concern for topical cosmetic application. No EU Annex II/III listing; not restricted or prohibited. The EU classifies Capsella Bursa-Pastoris Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Capsella Bursa-Pastoris Extract allowed in the EU?

Capsella Bursa-Pastoris Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Capsella Bursa-Pastoris Extract do in cosmetics?

Capsella Bursa-Pastoris Extract functions as: Skin conditioning; antioxidant; antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84604-19-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Capsella Bursa-Pastoris Extract?

not established 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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