Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract

INCI: CITRULLUS LANATUS FRUIT EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned; general botanical extract
Function
Skin conditioning, humectant, antioxidant (watermelon-derived)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not individually reviewed by CIR. Watermelon is GRAS as food โ€” supports safety at cosmetic exposure levels

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Preservative efficacy of the formulation must be ensured due to high water-activity extract. Lycopene content may cause slight color variation. Generally very safe.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?

Preservative efficacy of the formulation must be ensured due to high water-activity extract. Lycopene content may cause slight color variation. Generally very safe. The EU classifies Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract?

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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