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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Highly safe steam distillate of Hamamelis virginiana twigs, bark and leaves; contains natural volatile oils; CIR-affirmed safe; dual status as cosmetic ingredient and FDA-recognized OTC astringent active; extensively used in toners, cleansers and aftershaves
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Is Hamamelis Virginiana Water safe in cosmetics?
Highly safe steam distillate of Hamamelis virginiana twigs, bark and leaves; contains natural volatile oils; CIR-affirmed safe; dual status as cosmetic ingredient and FDA-recognized OTC astringent active; extensively used in toners, cleansers and aftershaves The EU classifies Hamamelis Virginiana Water as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Hamamelis Virginiana Water allowed in the EU?
Hamamelis Virginiana Water EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hamamelis Virginiana Water do in cosmetics?
Hamamelis Virginiana Water functions as: Astringent, skin conditioning, hair conditioning, soothing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-19-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hamamelis Virginiana Water?
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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