Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

(Eclipta Prostrata/Houttuynia Cordata) Leaf Extract

INCI: (ECLIPTA PROSTRATA/HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA) LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
None assigned for the blend (individual: Eclipta prostrata extract = 89957-42-0)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated; no CIR review for the blend

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Houttuynia cordata contains decanoyl acetaldehyde (houttuynin), a known contact allergen documented in Japanese and Korean dermatological literature; Eclipta prostrata (bhringraj) is generally well-tolerated but contains wedelolactone, a biologically active coumestan compound.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is (Eclipta Prostrata/Houttuynia Cordata) Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

Houttuynia cordata contains decanoyl acetaldehyde (houttuynin), a known contact allergen documented in Japanese and Korean dermatological literature; Eclipta prostrata (bhringraj) is generally well-tolerated but contains wedelolactone, a biologically active coumestan compound. The EU classifies (Eclipta Prostrata/Houttuynia Cordata) Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is (Eclipta Prostrata/Houttuynia Cordata) Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

(Eclipta Prostrata/Houttuynia Cordata) Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does (Eclipta Prostrata/Houttuynia Cordata) Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

(Eclipta Prostrata/Houttuynia Cordata) Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: None assigned for the blend (individual: Eclipta prostrata extract = 89957-42-0).

What is the Margin of Safety for (Eclipta Prostrata/Houttuynia Cordata) Leaf 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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