Lactobacillus/Evening Primrose Seed Ferment Extract Filtrate

INCI: LACTOBACILLUS/EVENING PRIMROSE SEED FERMENT EXTRACT FILTRATE

CAS Number
Not assigned (parent *Oenothera biennis* seed oil CAS: 90028-66-3)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not listed in 21 CFR 700; evening primrose oil is well-established

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Low concern; evening primrose is CIR-reviewed (safe as used); fermentation of seed material may alter fatty acid profile โ€” confirm composition; oxidative stability of residual unsaturated fatty acids should be verified (peroxide value testing).

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lactobacillus/Evening Primrose Seed Ferment Extract Filtrate safe in cosmetics?

Low concern; evening primrose is CIR-reviewed (safe as used); fermentation of seed material may alter fatty acid profile โ€” confirm composition; oxidative stability of residual unsaturated fatty acids should be verified (peroxide value testing). The EU classifies Lactobacillus/Evening Primrose Seed Ferment Extract Filtrate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Lactobacillus/Evening Primrose Seed Ferment Extract Filtrate allowed in the EU?

Lactobacillus/Evening Primrose Seed Ferment Extract Filtrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lactobacillus/Evening Primrose Seed Ferment Extract Filtrate do in cosmetics?

Lactobacillus/Evening Primrose Seed Ferment Extract Filtrate functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (parent *Oenothera biennis* seed oil CAS: 90028-66-3).

What is the Margin of Safety for Lactobacillus/Evening Primrose Seed Ferment Extract Filtrate?

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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