Lithospermum erythrorhizon Root Oil
INCI: LITHOSPERMUM ERYTHRORHIZON ROOT OIL
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Shares bioactive profile with root extract but in an oil-soluble matrix. Strong red/purple colorant may cause formulation staining. Shikonin concentration in oil should be standardized and declared. Oxidative stability of the oil should be verified via peroxide value and anisidine value.
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Is Lithospermum erythrorhizon Root Oil safe in cosmetics?
Shares bioactive profile with root extract but in an oil-soluble matrix. Strong red/purple colorant may cause formulation staining. Shikonin concentration in oil should be standardized and declared. Oxidative stability of the oil should be verified via peroxide value and anisidine value. The EU classifies Lithospermum erythrorhizon Root Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Lithospermum erythrorhizon Root Oil allowed in the EU?
Lithospermum erythrorhizon Root Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lithospermum erythrorhizon Root Oil do in cosmetics?
Lithospermum erythrorhizon Root Oil functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient; cosmetic formulations show moisturizing effects on human skin. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 223749-76-6 [^1_20].
What is the Margin of Safety for Lithospermum erythrorhizon Root Oil?
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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