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Expert Verdict
Limited safety data available; Paula's Choice notes "no known benefits" with insufficient research to rate. As a steam distillate, may contain trace allergenic fragrance compounds that require IFRA screening.. Aqueous steam distillate from the flowers of Mimosa pudica L. (Fabaceae), commonly known as "touch-me-not" or "shame plant"
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mimosa Pudica Flower Water safe in cosmetics?
Limited safety data available; Paula's Choice notes "no known benefits" with insufficient research to rate. As a steam distillate, may contain trace allergenic fragrance compounds that require IFRA screening.. Aqueous steam distillate from the flowers of Mimosa pudica L. (Fabaceae), commonly known as "touch-me-not" or "shame plant" The EU classifies Mimosa Pudica Flower Water as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Mimosa Pudica Flower Water allowed in the EU?
Mimosa Pudica Flower Water EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mimosa Pudica Flower Water do in cosmetics?
Mimosa Pudica Flower Water functions as: Fragrance, skin conditioning, flavouring. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92201-96-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Mimosa Pudica Flower Water?
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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