Cyclopia Genistoides Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
INCI: CYCLOPIA GENISTOIDES FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
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Expert Verdict
Generally considered safe; long history of use in traditional South African medicine. Standard allergenicity testing recommended for botanical extracts. Derived from the honeybush plant (Cyclopia spp., Fabaceae family), native to South Africa. This variant uses the whole aerial parts (flowers, leaves, and stems). Rich in mangiferin, hesperidin, hesperetin, luteolin, and isosakuranetin. Clinical studies show improved skin smoothness, reduced scaliness, and free radical scavenging
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Is Cyclopia Genistoides Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?
Generally considered safe; long history of use in traditional South African medicine. Standard allergenicity testing recommended for botanical extracts. Derived from the honeybush plant (Cyclopia spp., Fabaceae family), native to South Africa. This variant uses the whole aerial parts (flowers, leaves, and stems). Rich in mangiferin, hesperidin, hesperetin, luteolin, and isosakuranetin. Clinical studies show improved skin smoothness, reduced scaliness, and free radical scavenging The EU classifies Cyclopia Genistoides Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Cyclopia Genistoides Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract allowed in the EU?
Cyclopia Genistoides Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cyclopia Genistoides Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract do in cosmetics?
Cyclopia Genistoides Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract functions as: Antioxidant, humectant, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Related to 93348-14-2 (general Cyclopia genistoides extract).
What is the Margin of Safety for Cyclopia Genistoides Flower/Leaf/Stem 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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