Citrus Sunki Peel/Elaeagnus Umbellata Branch/Leaf Extract

INCI: CITRUS SUNKI PEEL/ELAEAGNUS UMBELLATA BRANCH/LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Bleaching (skin lightening), oxidising, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - CIR Expert Panel concluded it is safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-sensitizing and non-irritating, with leave-on products limited to โ‰ค0.0015% (15 ppm) 5-MOP

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Mild stinging on sensitized skin; transient redness from fruit acids; rare allergic contact dermatitis in citrus-sensitive individuals; low but non-zero furocoumarin content means theoretical photosensitivity. Dual-plant botanical combining Sunki mandarin peel (rich in vitamin C, flavonoids) with autumn olive branch/leaf (carotenoids); rising K-beauty ingredient with a comedogenic rating of ~1/5

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Sunki Peel/Elaeagnus Umbellata Branch/Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

Mild stinging on sensitized skin; transient redness from fruit acids; rare allergic contact dermatitis in citrus-sensitive individuals; low but non-zero furocoumarin content means theoretical photosensitivity. Dual-plant botanical combining Sunki mandarin peel (rich in vitamin C, flavonoids) with autumn olive branch/leaf (carotenoids); rising K-beauty ingredient with a comedogenic rating of ~1/5 The EU classifies Citrus Sunki Peel/Elaeagnus Umbellata Branch/Leaf Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Sunki Peel/Elaeagnus Umbellata Branch/Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

Citrus Sunki Peel/Elaeagnus Umbellata Branch/Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Sunki Peel/Elaeagnus Umbellata Branch/Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Citrus Sunki Peel/Elaeagnus Umbellata Branch/Leaf Extract functions as: Bleaching (skin lightening), oxidising, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Sunki Peel/Elaeagnus Umbellata Branch/Leaf 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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