Daucus Carota Sativa Extract

INCI: DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not unique; carrot plant extracts are typically mixtures and may be covered under generic carrot-extract CAS numbers depending on solvent and part; handled as a botanical mixture in safety assessment rather than a single CAS.
Function
Antioxidant, skin conditioning; may also have photoprotective and soothing properties through beta-carotene and polyphenols.
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted as cosmetic botanical; not subject to specific FDA concentration limits; must be non-adulterated and safe under labeled conditions of use.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Possible photosensitization from furocoumarins if aerial parts are included (wild carrot-type), allergy in Apiaceae-sensitized individuals, and typical botanical impurity risks; fragrance allergen labeling required if relevant EU thresholds are exceeded.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daucus Carota Sativa Extract safe in cosmetics?

Possible photosensitization from furocoumarins if aerial parts are included (wild carrot-type), allergy in Apiaceae-sensitized individuals, and typical botanical impurity risks; fragrance allergen labeling required if relevant EU thresholds are exceeded. The EU classifies Daucus Carota Sativa Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Daucus Carota Sativa Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Daucus Carota Sativa Extract do in cosmetics?

Daucus Carota Sativa Extract functions as: Antioxidant, skin conditioning; may also have photoprotective and soothing properties through beta-carotene and polyphenols.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not unique; carrot plant extracts are typically mixtures and may be covered under generic carrot-extract CAS numbers depending on solvent and part; handled as a botanical mixture in safety assessment rather than a single CAS..

What is the Margin of Safety for Daucus Carota Sativa 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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