Oleuropein

INCI: OLEUROPEIN

CAS Number
32619-42-4
Function
Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Anti-Inflammatory
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. 2%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR Panel concluded 16 olive-derived ingredients (including Olea Europaea Leaf Extract) safe in cosmetics in present practices of use (September 2023). FEMA GRAS as flavor ingredient (120 ppm avg, 720 ppm max).

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Oleuropein is a well-tolerated olive-derived polyphenol with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. CIR assessment concluded safety for cosmetic use, supported by favorable oral toxicity data and no genotoxicity signals.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oleuropein safe in cosmetics?

Oleuropein is a well-tolerated olive-derived polyphenol with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. CIR assessment concluded safety for cosmetic use, supported by favorable oral toxicity data and no genotoxicity signals. The EU classifies Oleuropein as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Oleuropein allowed in the EU?

Oleuropein EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Oleuropein do in cosmetics?

Oleuropein functions as: Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Anti-Inflammatory. It is classified as a Antioxidant in our database. CAS number: 32619-42-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Oleuropein?

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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