Luffa Cylindrica Leaf Extract

INCI: LUFFA CYLINDRICA LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (the fruit extract carries CAS 1242417-48-6; the leaf extract is not separately catalogued)
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no specific restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Limited standalone safety assessment; often appears as part of a composite extract (fruit/leaf/stem) rather than isolated. Contains flavonoids and saponins typical of cucurbit leaves; commonly combined with other Luffa plant-part extracts in formulations

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luffa Cylindrica Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

Limited standalone safety assessment; often appears as part of a composite extract (fruit/leaf/stem) rather than isolated. Contains flavonoids and saponins typical of cucurbit leaves; commonly combined with other Luffa plant-part extracts in formulations The EU classifies Luffa Cylindrica Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Luffa Cylindrica Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

Luffa Cylindrica Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Luffa Cylindrica Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Luffa Cylindrica Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (the fruit extract carries CAS 1242417-48-6; the leaf extract is not separately catalogued).

What is the Margin of Safety for Luffa Cylindrica 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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