Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
INCI: PORTULACA OLERACEA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Oxalate content at high concentrations may be a concern for oral use only; DART study showed testosterone decrease in methanolic extracts at all dose levels with no NOAEL established for that endpoint; hydroalcoholic extracts used cosmetically require standard botanical impurity controls for heavy metals and pesticides.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?
Oxalate content at high concentrations may be a concern for oral use only; DART study showed testosterone decrease in methanolic extracts at all dose levels with no NOAEL established for that endpoint; hydroalcoholic extracts used cosmetically require standard botanical impurity controls for heavy metals and pesticides. The EU classifies Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract allowed in the EU?
Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract do in cosmetics?
Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract functions as: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90083-07-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Portulaca Oleracea Flower/Leaf/Stem 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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