Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Physical abrasion risk — over-exfoliation can compromise skin barrier. Microbial contamination risk if loofah material is not properly dried or preserved. Must meet EU microbiological limits. Not suitable for sensitive or compromised skin at coarse particle sizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Luffa Cylindrica safe in cosmetics?
Physical abrasion risk — over-exfoliation can compromise skin barrier. Microbial contamination risk if loofah material is not properly dried or preserved. Must meet EU microbiological limits. Not suitable for sensitive or compromised skin at coarse particle sizes. The EU classifies Luffa Cylindrica as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Luffa Cylindrica allowed in the EU?
Luffa Cylindrica EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Luffa Cylindrica do in cosmetics?
Luffa Cylindrica functions as: Abrasive, cleansing, skin conditioning, smoothing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1242417-48-6 (fruit-derived CAS used by CosIng for the species).
What is the Margin of Safety for Luffa Cylindrica?
adequate 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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