Is Lithospermum Extract safe in cosmetics?
Lithospermum Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Lithospermum Extract
INCI: LITHOSPERMUM EXTRACT
Lithospermum Extract is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning; contains shikonin/alkannin naphthoquinone pigments. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
Function
Skin conditioning; contains shikonin/alkannin naphthoquinone pigments
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restriction; not CIR-reviewed individually
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lithospermum Extract.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Lithospermum Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lithospermum Extract allowed in the EU?
Lithospermum Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lithospermum Extract do in cosmetics?
Lithospermum Extract functions as: Skin conditioning; contains shikonin/alkannin naphthoquinone pigments. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
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