Lactobacillus/Cucurbita Pepo Ferment Extract

INCI: LACTOBACILLUS/CUCURBITA PEPO FERMENT EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no specific prohibition

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Cucurbit allergens are rare but documented; pumpkin seed oil contains phytosterols that may interact with hormone-sensitive formulation claims; generally well-tolerated; no specific CIR assessment for this combination. Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) is rich in beta-carotene, zinc, vitamin E, and essential fatty acids; fermentation enhances extraction of these nutrients; CosIng also lists a synonym entry as LACTOBACILLUS/PUMPKIN FERMENT EXTRACT; the extract form retains both fermentation metabolites...

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lactobacillus/Cucurbita Pepo Ferment Extract safe in cosmetics?

Cucurbit allergens are rare but documented; pumpkin seed oil contains phytosterols that may interact with hormone-sensitive formulation claims; generally well-tolerated; no specific CIR assessment for this combination. Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) is rich in beta-carotene, zinc, vitamin E, and essential fatty acids; fermentation enhances extraction of these nutrients; CosIng also lists a synonym entry as LACTOBACILLUS/PUMPKIN FERMENT EXTRACT; the extract form retains both fermentation metabolites... The EU classifies Lactobacillus/Cucurbita Pepo Ferment Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lactobacillus/Cucurbita Pepo Ferment Extract allowed in the EU?

Lactobacillus/Cucurbita Pepo Ferment Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lactobacillus/Cucurbita Pepo Ferment Extract do in cosmetics?

Lactobacillus/Cucurbita Pepo Ferment Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lactobacillus/Cucurbita Pepo Ferment 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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