Lepidium Meyenii/Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Extract

INCI: LEPIDIUM MEYENII/PLUKENETIA VOLUBILIS SEED EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned (combined botanical extract)
Function
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not listed on FDA prohibited/restricted ingredient lists; subject to manufacturer safety substantiation under MoCRA

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No known significant safety concerns; individual components (Maca root, Sacha Inchi seed) are well-tolerated topically; potential allergenicity in Asteraceae/Euphorbiaceae-sensitive individuals should be considered. Combines the adaptogenic properties of Lepidium meyenii (Maca) with the omega-rich profile of Plukenetia volubilis (Sacha Inchi), which is rich in ฮฑ-linolenic acid (42-49%) and linoleic acid (32-38%)

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lepidium Meyenii/Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?

No known significant safety concerns; individual components (Maca root, Sacha Inchi seed) are well-tolerated topically; potential allergenicity in Asteraceae/Euphorbiaceae-sensitive individuals should be considered. Combines the adaptogenic properties of Lepidium meyenii (Maca) with the omega-rich profile of Plukenetia volubilis (Sacha Inchi), which is rich in ฮฑ-linolenic acid (42-49%) and linoleic acid (32-38%) The EU classifies Lepidium Meyenii/Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lepidium Meyenii/Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Extract allowed in the EU?

Lepidium Meyenii/Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lepidium Meyenii/Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Extract do in cosmetics?

Lepidium Meyenii/Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Extract functions as: Humectant, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (combined botanical extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Lepidium Meyenii/Plukenetia Volubilis Seed 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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