Selaginella Involvens Extract

INCI: SELAGINELLA INVOLVENS EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin conditioning; antioxidant (Selaginella species contain biflavonoids such as amentoflavone) [^1_16]
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific restriction; permitted under general cosmetic provisions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

⚠ Amentoflavone has documented pharmacological activity (PPARγ agonism, anti-inflammatory) — verify concentration stays cosmetic, not therapeutic; no SCCS opinion; species identification critical (multiple Selaginella spp. look similar)

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Selaginella Involvens Extract safe in cosmetics?

⚠ Amentoflavone has documented pharmacological activity (PPARγ agonism, anti-inflammatory) — verify concentration stays cosmetic, not therapeutic; no SCCS opinion; species identification critical (multiple Selaginella spp. look similar) The EU classifies Selaginella Involvens Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Selaginella Involvens Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Selaginella Involvens Extract do in cosmetics?

Selaginella Involvens Extract functions as: Skin conditioning; antioxidant (Selaginella species contain biflavonoids such as amentoflavone) [^1_16]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Selaginella Involvens 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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