Is Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract
INCI: CAPSICUM FRUTESCENS FRUIT EXTRACT
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract (CAS 85940-30-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, antioxidant, fragrance component; stimulates microcirculation. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, fragrance component; stimulates microcirculation
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Capsaicin, the active component, is recognized as an OTC external analgesic active ingredient by FDA; cosmetic use of the whole extract is permitted at non-drug concentrations
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
irritation-risk
penetration-enhancer
cir-safe-with-qualifications
avoid-nitrosating-conditions
contaminant-limits-apply
eu_children_restricted
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
children
Europe
Personal care
children
Europe
Personal care - dental care - toothpaste
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, fragrance component; stimulates microcirculation. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85940-30-3.
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