Is Centaurea Cyanus Seed safe in cosmetics?
Centaurea Cyanus Seed has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Centaurea Cyanus Seed
INCI: CENTAUREA CYANUS SEED
Centaurea Cyanus Seed (CAS 84012-18-0 (general Centaurea cyanus CAS)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning (potentially Abrasive if particulate). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning (potentially Abrasive if particulate)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; botanical ingredient
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Centaurea Cyanus Seed.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Centaurea Cyanus Seed — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Centaurea Cyanus Seed allowed in the EU?
Centaurea Cyanus Seed EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Centaurea Cyanus Seed do in cosmetics?
Centaurea Cyanus Seed functions as: Skin Conditioning (potentially Abrasive if particulate). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-18-0 (general Centaurea cyanus CAS).
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