Hypericum Perforatum Leaf Extract

INCI: HYPERICUM PERFORATUM LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
84082-80-4 (expected; parent species CAS)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” covered under CIR 2013 Amended Assessment; no reported uses or concentrations at time of review

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CIR permitted with no reported cosmetic uses; leaf extracts containing high ฮฑ-pinene levels may enhance skin penetration; phototoxicity concerns from hypericin content warrant caution in formulation.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract essential-oil natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hypericum Perforatum Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

CIR permitted with no reported cosmetic uses; leaf extracts containing high ฮฑ-pinene levels may enhance skin penetration; phototoxicity concerns from hypericin content warrant caution in formulation. The EU classifies Hypericum Perforatum Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hypericum Perforatum Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hypericum Perforatum Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Hypericum Perforatum Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84082-80-4 (expected; parent species CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hypericum Perforatum Leaf 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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