Daucus Carota Leaf Extract

INCI: DAUCUS CAROTA LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
Botanical mixture; no single CAS (distinct from root extract).
Function
Skin-conditioning, antioxidant, potential soothing agent; analogous to other Daucus extracts but from leaves (richer in chlorophyll, polyphenols)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed under general cosmetic safety provisions; no specific FDA restrictions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Allergy risk in individuals sensitive to Apiaceae family (carrot, celery, parsley, mugwort cross-reactivity); furocoumarin content requires evaluation for phototoxic compounds, especially in leave-on or high-sun-exposure products.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daucus Carota Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

Allergy risk in individuals sensitive to Apiaceae family (carrot, celery, parsley, mugwort cross-reactivity); furocoumarin content requires evaluation for phototoxic compounds, especially in leave-on or high-sun-exposure products. The EU classifies Daucus Carota Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Daucus Carota Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

Daucus Carota Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Daucus Carota Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Daucus Carota Leaf Extract functions as: Skin-conditioning, antioxidant, potential soothing agent; analogous to other Daucus extracts but from leaves (richer in chlorophyll, polyphenols). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Botanical mixture; no single CAS (distinct from root extract)..

What is the Margin of Safety for Daucus Carota Leaf Extract?

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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