Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower

INCI: CENTAUREA CYANUS FLOWER

CAS Number
84012-18-0 (covers extracts/distillates of this species)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no prohibition or restriction; not classified as a color additive when used for skin conditioning (note: blue pigment from cornflower petals is not FDA-approved as a cosmetic colorant in the US)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Generally well tolerated; rare contact sensitization reported in literature for Asteraceae-family plants; individuals with known Asteraceae/Compositae allergy should exercise caution. Plant origin (Asteraceae family); common names include Bachelor's Button, Blue Bottle, Cornflower; traditionally used for soothing and anti-inflammatory eye compresses; rich in anthocyanins (cyanidin derivatives responsible for blue color), flavonoids, and polyphenols; the hydrosol (flower water) is a staple in ...

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower safe in cosmetics?

Generally well tolerated; rare contact sensitization reported in literature for Asteraceae-family plants; individuals with known Asteraceae/Compositae allergy should exercise caution. Plant origin (Asteraceae family); common names include Bachelor's Button, Blue Bottle, Cornflower; traditionally used for soothing and anti-inflammatory eye compresses; rich in anthocyanins (cyanidin derivatives responsible for blue color), flavonoids, and polyphenols; the hydrosol (flower water) is a staple in ... The EU classifies Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower allowed in the EU?

Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower do in cosmetics?

Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-18-0 (covers extracts/distillates of this species).

What is the Margin of Safety for Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower?

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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