Cucurbita Pepo Powder

INCI: CUCURBITA PEPO POWDER

CAS Number
89998-03-8 (general Cucurbita pepo plant material)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not prohibited or restricted; botanical powders used without specific FDA limitation

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No significant concerns reported; generally well-tolerated topically. Derived from pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L., Cucurbitaceae); naturally rich in beta-carotene, vitamins A/C/E, and minerals; functions as a gentle physical exfoliant and skin-softening agent

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cucurbita Pepo Powder safe in cosmetics?

No significant concerns reported; generally well-tolerated topically. Derived from pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L., Cucurbitaceae); naturally rich in beta-carotene, vitamins A/C/E, and minerals; functions as a gentle physical exfoliant and skin-softening agent The EU classifies Cucurbita Pepo Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cucurbita Pepo Powder allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cucurbita Pepo Powder do in cosmetics?

Cucurbita Pepo Powder functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89998-03-8 (general Cucurbita pepo plant material).

What is the Margin of Safety for Cucurbita Pepo Powder?

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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