Momordica Cochinchinensis Seed Aril Oil

INCI: MOMORDICA COCHINCHINENSIS SEED ARIL OIL

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned
Function
Antioxidant, skin conditioning, emollient, skin protecting, UV absorber
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no specific prohibition; note that any UV absorber claims in the US would invoke OTC drug monograph requirements

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No significant safety concerns for topical use; high carotenoid content gives strong orange-red colour that may stain; stability considerations for oxidation-prone carotenoids. Cold-pressed oil from the seed aril of Gac fruit; exceptionally high in beta-carotene, lycopene, and fatty acids; natural origin, plant-based, can be organic-certified

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Momordica Cochinchinensis Seed Aril Oil safe in cosmetics?

No significant safety concerns for topical use; high carotenoid content gives strong orange-red colour that may stain; stability considerations for oxidation-prone carotenoids. Cold-pressed oil from the seed aril of Gac fruit; exceptionally high in beta-carotene, lycopene, and fatty acids; natural origin, plant-based, can be organic-certified The EU classifies Momordica Cochinchinensis Seed Aril Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Momordica Cochinchinensis Seed Aril Oil allowed in the EU?

Momordica Cochinchinensis Seed Aril Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Momordica Cochinchinensis Seed Aril Oil do in cosmetics?

Momordica Cochinchinensis Seed Aril Oil functions as: Antioxidant, skin conditioning, emollient, skin protecting, UV absorber. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Momordica Cochinchinensis Seed Aril 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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