Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract

INCI: CEREUS GRANDIFLORUS FLOWER EXTRACT

CAS Number
8007-78-1
Function
Skin conditioning; antioxidant; astringent. Extracted from flowers of night-blooming cereus cactus (Cactaceae). Rich in flavonoids and phenolic compounds; broad-spectrum antioxidant activity demonstrated in vitro; contains amino acids and minerals supporting skin hydration and texture.
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not CIR-assessed individually. EU CosIng entry (COSING REF 82813). EC 232-364-3. No restrictions required under European Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Used in skin creams, lotions, and anti-aging formulations.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Distinctive cactus flower extract (Queen of the Night) with antioxidant, astringent, and skin-conditioning properties. No regulatory restrictions in EU or US with a clean safety profile suitable for premium anti-aging and moisturizing formulations.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

antioxidant plant-extract anti-aging cactus cosmos-compatible no-restrictions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?

Distinctive cactus flower extract (Queen of the Night) with antioxidant, astringent, and skin-conditioning properties. No regulatory restrictions in EU or US with a clean safety profile suitable for premium anti-aging and moisturizing formulations. The EU classifies Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract allowed in the EU?

Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract do in cosmetics?

Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract functions as: Skin conditioning; antioxidant; astringent. Extracted from flowers of night-blooming cereus cactus (Cactaceae). Rich in flavonoids and phenolic compounds; broad-spectrum antioxidant activity demonstrated in vitro; contains amino acids and minerals supporting skin hydration and texture.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8007-78-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cereus Grandiflorus Flower Extract?

adequate 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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