Cucurbita Pepo Fruit

INCI: CUCURBITA PEPO

CAS Number
89998-03-8
Function
Skin conditioning (whole plant material derived from pumpkin)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - widely used food plant; no cosmetic prohibition

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Very low; widely consumed as food; potential cucurbit allergy in rare cases. Contains natural enzymes, vitamins A, C, and E, beta-carotene, and minerals; used in enzyme-based exfoliation products

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cucurbita Pepo Fruit safe in cosmetics?

Very low; widely consumed as food; potential cucurbit allergy in rare cases. Contains natural enzymes, vitamins A, C, and E, beta-carotene, and minerals; used in enzyme-based exfoliation products The EU classifies Cucurbita Pepo Fruit as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cucurbita Pepo Fruit allowed in the EU?

Cucurbita Pepo Fruit EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cucurbita Pepo Fruit do in cosmetics?

Cucurbita Pepo Fruit functions as: Skin conditioning (whole plant material derived from pumpkin). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89998-03-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cucurbita Pepo Fruit?

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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