Is Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
INCI: SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE LEAF EXTRACT
Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract (CAS 84696-05-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, soothing. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, soothing
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA 2001 banned oral comfrey supplements due to hepatotoxicity; topical cosmetic use not banned
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Abrasive
Anti-dandruff
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract.
Regulatory Flags
CONTROVERSIAL
eu_children_restricted
Chemical Function
Abrasive
Softener and conditioner
Humectant
Anti-dandruff
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care
children; Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, soothing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-05-9.
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