Nasturtium Officinale Extract

INCI: NASTURTIUM OFFICINALE EXTRACT

CAS Number
84775-70-2
Function
Skin conditioning, Soothing, Antioxidant, Perfuming
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA restrictions; watercress extract with excellent safety profile; rich in vitamins and glucosinolates; EWG no-penalty rating

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Aqueous extract of Nasturtium officinale (watercress) containing essential oil, glucosinolates, flavonoids, and vitamins A, B, C, E with mineral salts; delivers soothing, antioxidant, anti-aging, and antimicrobial properties; suitable for sensitive, aging, and scalp-care formulations with excellent safety profile.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract antioxidant soothing vitamins glucosinolates anti-aging skin-conditioning watercress botanical

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nasturtium Officinale Extract safe in cosmetics?

Aqueous extract of Nasturtium officinale (watercress) containing essential oil, glucosinolates, flavonoids, and vitamins A, B, C, E with mineral salts; delivers soothing, antioxidant, anti-aging, and antimicrobial properties; suitable for sensitive, aging, and scalp-care formulations with excellent safety profile. The EU classifies Nasturtium Officinale Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Nasturtium Officinale Extract allowed in the EU?

Nasturtium Officinale Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Nasturtium Officinale Extract do in cosmetics?

Nasturtium Officinale Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, Soothing, Antioxidant, Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84775-70-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Nasturtium Officinale 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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