Portulaca Pilosa Extract

INCI: PORTULACA PILOSA EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not established in major databases — this is a distinct species from *P. oleracea*
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; no CIR safety assessment exists for this species.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No CIR review, SCCS opinion, or published toxicological data specific to P. pilosa for cosmetic use exists. Different species may contain different alkaloid and oxalate profiles; formulators should obtain supplier safety dossier before use.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Portulaca Pilosa Extract safe in cosmetics?

No CIR review, SCCS opinion, or published toxicological data specific to P. pilosa for cosmetic use exists. Different species may contain different alkaloid and oxalate profiles; formulators should obtain supplier safety dossier before use. The EU classifies Portulaca Pilosa Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Portulaca Pilosa Extract allowed in the EU?

Portulaca Pilosa Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Portulaca Pilosa Extract do in cosmetics?

Portulaca Pilosa Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not established in major databases — this is a distinct species from *P. oleracea*.

What is the Margin of Safety for Portulaca Pilosa 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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