Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Powder

INCI: LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER POWDER

CAS Number
84776-65-8
Function
Skin conditioning, abrasive (mild physical exfoliant), bulking agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed for cosmetic use. No prohibition or restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Low toxicity; potential for mild mechanical irritation when used as exfoliant; residual essential oil content may cause sensitization in susceptible individuals; ensure microbial quality in powder form. Finely ground dried lavender flowers; provides visual aesthetics (purple specks), mild exfoliation, and residual fragrance; popular in natural/artisanal formulations; retains some of the bioactive polyphenol content of the flowers

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

essential-oil potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Powder safe in cosmetics?

Low toxicity; potential for mild mechanical irritation when used as exfoliant; residual essential oil content may cause sensitization in susceptible individuals; ensure microbial quality in powder form. Finely ground dried lavender flowers; provides visual aesthetics (purple specks), mild exfoliation, and residual fragrance; popular in natural/artisanal formulations; retains some of the bioactive polyphenol content of the flowers The EU classifies Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Powder allowed in the EU?

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Powder do in cosmetics?

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Powder functions as: Skin conditioning, abrasive (mild physical exfoliant), bulking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84776-65-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Powder?

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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