Heteropyxis Natalensis Leaf Extract

INCI: HETEROPYXIS NATALENSIS LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin conditioning, antimicrobial (traditional South African lavender tree)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific restrictions under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

South African traditional medicine plant with limited published cosmetic toxicology; volatile terpene-rich profile may include linalool/limonene requiring allergen declaration under EU fragrance rules.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heteropyxis Natalensis Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

South African traditional medicine plant with limited published cosmetic toxicology; volatile terpene-rich profile may include linalool/limonene requiring allergen declaration under EU fragrance rules. The EU classifies Heteropyxis Natalensis Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Heteropyxis Natalensis Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

Heteropyxis Natalensis Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Heteropyxis Natalensis Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Heteropyxis Natalensis Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antimicrobial (traditional South African lavender tree). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Heteropyxis Natalensis 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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