Is Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract
INCI: CITRULLUS LANATUS FRUIT EXTRACT
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract (CAS Not uniquely assigned; general botanical extract) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, humectant, antioxidant (watermelon-derived). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned; general botanical extract
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Function
Skin conditioning, humectant, antioxidant (watermelon-derived)
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not individually reviewed by CIR. Watermelon is GRAS as food — supports safety at cosmetic exposure levels
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?
Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, humectant, antioxidant (watermelon-derived). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned; general botanical extract.
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