Evening Primrose Oil

INCI: OENOTHERA BIENNIS OIL

CAS Number
90028-66-3
Function
Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR concluded safe as used within Safety Assessment of Plant-Derived Fatty Acid Oils (2017); no specific FDA restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Excellent safety profile with CIR safe-as-used conclusion; high PUFA content (โ‰ฅ72%) requires antioxidant protection.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

cir-reviewed cosmos-eligible atopic-dermatitis high-pufa oxidation-risk barrier-repair gla-rich eu_children_restricted epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evening Primrose Oil safe in cosmetics?

Excellent safety profile with CIR safe-as-used conclusion; high PUFA content (โ‰ฅ72%) requires antioxidant protection. The EU classifies Evening Primrose Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Evening Primrose Oil allowed in the EU?

Evening Primrose Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Evening Primrose Oil do in cosmetics?

Evening Primrose Oil functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90028-66-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Evening Primrose Oil?

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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