Is Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water safe in cosmetics?
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
INCI: HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA LEAF WATER
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water (CAS 84696-19-5 (generic)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Cosmetic astringent; skin-conditioning agent – miscellaneous. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Cosmetic astringent; skin-conditioning agent – miscellaneous
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; concentration of use reported in paste masks/mud packs only
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Safety Data
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water allowed in the EU?
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water do in cosmetics?
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water functions as: Cosmetic astringent; skin-conditioning agent – miscellaneous. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-19-5 (generic).
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