Cynara Cardunculus Seed Oil

INCI: CYNARA CARDUNCULUS SEED OIL

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned; triglyceride mixture rich in linoleic and oleic acids, silymarin, phytosterols, vitamin E, carotenoids.
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning, antioxidant carrier oil
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restriction; vegetable oil considered GRAS for food and acceptable in cosmetics under general safety rules

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Standard vegetable oil with good safety profile; monitor peroxide value for oxidation; potential for comedogenicity in very occlusive formulations when combined with other heavy lipids.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cynara Cardunculus Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Standard vegetable oil with good safety profile; monitor peroxide value for oxidation; potential for comedogenicity in very occlusive formulations when combined with other heavy lipids. The EU classifies Cynara Cardunculus Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Cynara Cardunculus Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

Cynara Cardunculus Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cynara Cardunculus Seed Oil do in cosmetics?

Cynara Cardunculus Seed Oil functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, antioxidant carrier oil. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned; triglyceride mixture rich in linoleic and oleic acids, silymarin, phytosterols, vitamin E, carotenoids..

What is the Margin of Safety for Cynara Cardunculus Seed Oil?

adequate 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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