Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract

INCI: CUCURBITA PEPO SEED EXTRACT

CAS Number
89998-03-8
Function
Skin conditioning, emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not prohibited or restricted

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Low allergenicity; safe for most skin types including sensitive skin; low comedogenic potential. Rich in linoleic and oleic fatty acids, zinc, phytosterols, and tocopherols; supports collagen synthesis and has anti-inflammatory/antioxidant activity; commonly used in hair-loss prevention products

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?

Low allergenicity; safe for most skin types including sensitive skin; low comedogenic potential. Rich in linoleic and oleic fatty acids, zinc, phytosterols, and tocopherols; supports collagen synthesis and has anti-inflammatory/antioxidant activity; commonly used in hair-loss prevention products The EU classifies Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract do in cosmetics?

Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89998-03-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cucurbita Pepo Seed 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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