Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract

INCI: NELUMBO NUCIFERA SEED EXTRACT

CAS Number
85085-51-4
Function
Antioxidant, Astringent, Skin conditioning, Hair conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No restrictions; CIR assessment found no significant adverse effects at 0.1โ€“3% use levels

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Well-assessed botanical from sacred lotus seed; CIR-reviewed with favorable safety profile; suitable for leave-on and rinse-off formulations

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

botanical antioxidant astringent CIR-reviewed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?

Well-assessed botanical from sacred lotus seed; CIR-reviewed with favorable safety profile; suitable for leave-on and rinse-off formulations The EU classifies Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract allowed in the EU?

Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract do in cosmetics?

Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract functions as: Antioxidant, Astringent, Skin conditioning, Hair conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85085-51-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract?

adequate 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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