Is Lotus Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?
Lotus Seed Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Lotus Seed Extract
INCI: LOTUS SEED EXTRACT
Lotus Seed Extract (CAS 84696-24-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Botanical / Natural ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Botanical / Natural ingredient
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Panel (March 2025) concluded data are insufficient to make a determination of safety. This is an insufficient data conclusion requesting additional data.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lotus Seed Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Lotus Seed Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Chemical Function
Humectant
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lotus Seed Extract allowed in the EU?
Lotus Seed Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lotus Seed Extract do in cosmetics?
Lotus Seed Extract functions as: Botanical / Natural ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-24-2.
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