Clematis Montana Flower Extract (Himalayan Clematis Extract)

INCI: CLEMATIS MONTANA FLOWER EXTRACT

Function
Skin conditioning; Antioxidant; Antimicrobial. Extract obtained from the flowers of Clematis montana Buch.-Ham. ex DC. (Ranunculaceae), a climbing plant native to the Himalayas and mountainous regions of Asia. Phytochemical studies have confirmed the presence of saponins (clemontanosides), flavonoids, tannins, steroids, and polyphenols, which contribute to documented antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory activity. Clematis species have traditional use in treating skin infections and inflammation.
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated by FDA for cosmetic use. No FDA restriction identified. Safety substantiation per 21 CFR required. The fresh plant sap of Clematis species contains ranunculin, which hydrolyzes to protoanemonin (a vesicant); properly prepared dried or extracted material should not retain active irritants at cosmetic use concentrations, but this should be verified in the supplier certificate of analysis.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Niche botanical extract with documented antioxidant and antimicrobial activity from phytochemical research but lacks formal CIR or SCCS safety assessment. Primary safety concern is potential protoanemonin presence (skin irritant) from ranunculin in raw material; this should be absent in properly processed extract. Requires supplier analytical evidence of protoanemonin absence and appropriate safety substantiation for cosmetic use.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract skin-conditioning antioxidant antimicrobial botanical ranunculaceae no-cas-assigned no-cir-assessment protoanemonin-risk supplier-qualification-required

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clematis Montana Flower Extract (Himalayan Clematis Extract) safe in cosmetics?

Niche botanical extract with documented antioxidant and antimicrobial activity from phytochemical research but lacks formal CIR or SCCS safety assessment. Primary safety concern is potential protoanemonin presence (skin irritant) from ranunculin in raw material; this should be absent in properly processed extract. Requires supplier analytical evidence of protoanemonin absence and appropriate safety substantiation for cosmetic use. The EU classifies Clematis Montana Flower Extract (Himalayan Clematis Extract) as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Clematis Montana Flower Extract (Himalayan Clematis Extract) allowed in the EU?

Clematis Montana Flower Extract (Himalayan Clematis Extract) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Clematis Montana Flower Extract (Himalayan Clematis Extract) do in cosmetics?

Clematis Montana Flower Extract (Himalayan Clematis Extract) functions as: Skin conditioning; Antioxidant; Antimicrobial. Extract obtained from the flowers of Clematis montana Buch.-Ham. ex DC. (Ranunculaceae), a climbing plant native to the Himalayas and mountainous regions of Asia. Phytochemical studies have confirmed the presence of saponins (clemontanosides), flavonoids, tannins, steroids, and polyphenols, which contribute to documented antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory activity. Clematis species have traditional use in treating skin infections and inflammation.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for Clematis Montana Flower Extract (Himalayan Clematis 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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