Is Daucus Carota Sativa Root safe in cosmetics?
Daucus Carota Sativa Root has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Daucus Carota Sativa Root
INCI: DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA ROOT
Daucus Carota Sativa Root (CAS Plant root material; typically covered generically as carrot root, not a single defined CAS for all preparations.) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, emollient/humectant when processed (powder, paste), mild. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Plant root material; typically covered generically as carrot root, not a single defined CAS for all preparations.
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Function
Skin conditioning, emollient/humectant when processed (powder, paste), mild antioxidant; can provide softening and moisturizing effects.
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; carrot root is GRAS as a food and acceptable as cosmetic plant material when processed under GMP and free of contaminants.
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Safety Data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Daucus Carota Sativa Root allowed in the EU?
Daucus Carota Sativa Root EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Daucus Carota Sativa Root do in cosmetics?
Daucus Carota Sativa Root functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient/humectant when processed (powder, paste), mild antioxidant; can provide softening and moisturizing effects.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Plant root material; typically covered generically as carrot root, not a single defined CAS for all preparations..
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