Is Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract (Butterfly Pea Flower Extract) safe in cosmetics?
Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract (Butterfly Pea Flower Extract) has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract (Butterfly Pea Flower Extract)
INCI: CLITORIA TERNATEA FLOWER EXTRACT
Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract (Butterfly Pea Flower Extract) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning; Antioxidant. Extract obtained from the flowers of Clitoria. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
Function
Skin conditioning; Antioxidant. Extract obtained from the flowers of Clitoria ternatea L. (Leguminosae), commonly known as butterfly pea or blue pea. Rich in anthocyanins (ternatins) and quercetin glycosides, which confer potent antioxidant activity and give the extract its characteristic vivid blue/violet color. Widely used in skin care serums, toners, shampoos, face masks, and cleansers as an antioxidant skin conditioning agent. In vitro safety studies using validated OECD TG 442C/442D assays found the extract to be non-sensitizing, with percutaneous absorption data confirming safe topical use at concentrations up to 15%. The extract is listed in the EU CosIng database with a skin conditioning function.
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted by FDA for cosmetic use. No FDA restriction identified. Widely used in cosmetics globally. Safety margin values from in vitro dermal absorption and OECD sensitization studies confirm safe topical use at concentrations up to 15%. Standard 21 CFR safety substantiation required.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract (Butterfly Pea Flower Extract).
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract (Butterfly Pea Flower Extract) — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
antioxidant
skin-conditioning
anthocyanins
butterfly-pea
blue-colorant
non-sensitizing
oecd-tested
botanical
leguminosae
trending-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract (Butterfly Pea Flower Extract) allowed in the EU?
Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract (Butterfly Pea Flower Extract) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract (Butterfly Pea Flower Extract) do in cosmetics?
Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract (Butterfly Pea Flower Extract) functions as: Skin conditioning; Antioxidant. Extract obtained from the flowers of Clitoria ternatea L. (Leguminosae), commonly known as butterfly pea or blue pea. Rich in anthocyanins (ternatins) and quercetin glycosides, which confer potent antioxidant activity and give the extract its characteristic vivid blue/violet color. Widely used in skin care serums, toners, shampoos, face masks, and cleansers as an antioxidant skin conditioning agent. In vitro safety studies using validated OECD TG 442C/442D assays found the extract to be non-sensitizing, with percutaneous absorption data confirming safe topical use at concentrations up to 15%. The extract is listed in the EU CosIng database with a skin conditioning function.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
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