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Expert Verdict
Limited published cosmetic safety data; traditional ethnobotanical use in South Asian folk medicine provides some background safety context; comprehensive patch testing recommended. Leucas cephalotes (Lamiaceae family) is used in traditional South Asian medicine for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties; the leaf extract brings these ethnobotanical claims into cosmetic applications
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Is Leucas Cephalotes Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Limited published cosmetic safety data; traditional ethnobotanical use in South Asian folk medicine provides some background safety context; comprehensive patch testing recommended. Leucas cephalotes (Lamiaceae family) is used in traditional South Asian medicine for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties; the leaf extract brings these ethnobotanical claims into cosmetic applications The EU classifies Leucas Cephalotes Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Leucas Cephalotes Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Leucas Cephalotes Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Leucas Cephalotes Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Leucas Cephalotes Leaf 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 Leucas Cephalotes Leaf 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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