Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract

INCI: OENOTHERA BIENNIS SEED EXTRACT

CAS Number
90028-66-3
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No restrictions; EINECS 289-859-2; used as skin-conditioning agent; rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and flavonoids; suitable for sensitive and acne-prone skin

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Gentle and effective evening primrose seed extract with excellent skin-conditioning and anti-inflammatory properties via GLA content; no safety concerns at cosmetic use levels; suitable for all skin types including sensitive

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

botanical GLA-rich anti-inflammatory skin-conditioning sensitive-skin-safe eu_children_restricted epa_safer_alternative

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?

Gentle and effective evening primrose seed extract with excellent skin-conditioning and anti-inflammatory properties via GLA content; no safety concerns at cosmetic use levels; suitable for all skin types including sensitive The EU classifies Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract do in cosmetics?

Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90028-66-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Oenothera Biennis 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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