Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
INCI: CORCHORUS OLITORIUS LEAF EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Generally regarded as safe; the plant (Tossa jute / Jew's mallow) is widely consumed as a leafy vegetable (molokhia), supporting a strong food-safety baseline; China permits up to 0.28% in whole-body leave-on and ~0.30% around the eye area. Rich in mucilage (phyto-mucin), which provides a natural hydrating, film-forming, and soothing effect; frequently marketed as a plant-based mucin alternative to snail mucin; sourced from Corchorus olitorius (Tossa jute/Nalta jute) leaves
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Generally regarded as safe; the plant (Tossa jute / Jew's mallow) is widely consumed as a leafy vegetable (molokhia), supporting a strong food-safety baseline; China permits up to 0.28% in whole-body leave-on and ~0.30% around the eye area. Rich in mucilage (phyto-mucin), which provides a natural hydrating, film-forming, and soothing effect; frequently marketed as a plant-based mucin alternative to snail mucin; sourced from Corchorus olitorius (Tossa jute/Nalta jute) leaves The EU classifies Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 223748-89-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Corchorus Olitorius 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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