Prunus Speciosa Leaf Extract

INCI: PRUNUS SPECIOSA LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
No unique CAS assigned
Function
Skin Conditioning (primary use in Shiseido/Clé de Peau formulations as a brightening/antioxidant agent)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted under general cosmetic ingredient provisions; no specific FDA restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

⚠ No SCCS/CIR review. Contains potential coumarin derivatives (common in Prunus leaves) — verify levels if exporting to EU with allergen labeling requirements. Possible trace amygdalin (cyanogenic glycoside) from leaf material — supplier spec should confirm levels below toxicological concern.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prunus Speciosa Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

⚠ No SCCS/CIR review. Contains potential coumarin derivatives (common in Prunus leaves) — verify levels if exporting to EU with allergen labeling requirements. Possible trace amygdalin (cyanogenic glycoside) from leaf material — supplier spec should confirm levels below toxicological concern. The EU classifies Prunus Speciosa Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Prunus Speciosa Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

Prunus Speciosa Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Prunus Speciosa Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Prunus Speciosa Leaf Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning (primary use in Shiseido/Clé de Peau formulations as a brightening/antioxidant agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No unique CAS assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Prunus Speciosa Leaf 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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