Nigella Sativa Flower Extract

INCI: NIGELLA SATIVA FLOWER EXTRACT

CAS Number
Flower extract — no dedicated CAS widely assigned (seed oil = 90064-32-7)
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Thymoquinone content should be monitored; classified H302/H315/H319 at concentrate levels; patch testing advisable; limited data available for flower extract compared to seed oil.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nigella Sativa Flower Extract safe in cosmetics?

Thymoquinone content should be monitored; classified H302/H315/H319 at concentrate levels; patch testing advisable; limited data available for flower extract compared to seed oil. The EU classifies Nigella Sativa Flower Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Nigella Sativa Flower Extract allowed in the EU?

Nigella Sativa Flower Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Nigella Sativa Flower Extract do in cosmetics?

Nigella Sativa Flower Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Flower extract — no dedicated CAS widely assigned (seed oil = 90064-32-7).

What is the Margin of Safety for Nigella Sativa Flower 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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