Stellaria Aquatica Extract

INCI: STELLARIA AQUATICA EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (botanical extract); plant synonym: *Myosoton aquaticum* (water chickweed)
Function
Skin conditioning — extrapolated from closely related *Stellaria media* (common chickweed)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use as botanical extract; no specific restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

No dedicated CIR or SCCS safety assessment for this specific species. Botanical variability — standardize by extraction method, solvent, and plant part. Potential heavy metal/pesticide contamination depending on sourcing — require CoA with heavy metals testing. If wild-harvested, ensure species authentication (DNA barcoding recommended) to avoid adulteration

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stellaria Aquatica Extract safe in cosmetics?

No dedicated CIR or SCCS safety assessment for this specific species. Botanical variability — standardize by extraction method, solvent, and plant part. Potential heavy metal/pesticide contamination depending on sourcing — require CoA with heavy metals testing. If wild-harvested, ensure species authentication (DNA barcoding recommended) to avoid adulteration The EU classifies Stellaria Aquatica Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Stellaria Aquatica Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Stellaria Aquatica Extract do in cosmetics?

Stellaria Aquatica Extract functions as: Skin conditioning — extrapolated from closely related *Stellaria media* (common chickweed). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (botanical extract); plant synonym: *Myosoton aquaticum* (water chickweed).

What is the Margin of Safety for Stellaria Aquatica 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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