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Expert Verdict
Safe and well-tolerated; naturally derived with extremely low allergenic potential. High concentrations may temporarily tint skin orange. Patch testing recommended for sensitive skin users. Also known as Buriti Oil; cold-pressed from the fruit pulp; appears as a reddish-orange liquid with medium-to-thick consistency; rich in oleic acid (~70-80%), beta-carotene (one of the highest natural concentrations), and tocopherols; notable natural UV-absorbing properties
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Is Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil safe in cosmetics?
Safe and well-tolerated; naturally derived with extremely low allergenic potential. High concentrations may temporarily tint skin orange. Patch testing recommended for sensitive skin users. Also known as Buriti Oil; cold-pressed from the fruit pulp; appears as a reddish-orange liquid with medium-to-thick consistency; rich in oleic acid (~70-80%), beta-carotene (one of the highest natural concentrations), and tocopherols; notable natural UV-absorbing properties The EU classifies Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil allowed in the EU?
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil do in cosmetics?
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, skin protecting, moisturizing, soothing, hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 394239-67-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit 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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