Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Extract

INCI: HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA FLOWER EXTRACT

CAS Number
68916-39-2 (witch hazel water/extract general); specific flower extract may share this or 84696-19-5
Function
Astringent, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR concluded all 8 witch hazel-derived ingredients safe as used (2018 final report)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

High tannin content (hamamelitannin, gallic acid); formulators should be aware of cumulative tannin load when combining multiple botanicals. 39 formulations reported for flower water form.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?

High tannin content (hamamelitannin, gallic acid); formulators should be aware of cumulative tannin load when combining multiple botanicals. 39 formulations reported for flower water form. The EU classifies Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Extract allowed in the EU?

Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Extract do in cosmetics?

Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Extract functions as: Astringent, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68916-39-2 (witch hazel water/extract general); specific flower extract may share this or 84696-19-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hamamelis Virginiana Flower 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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