Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Symphytum Officinale Leaf Powder

INCI: SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE LEAF POWDER

CAS Number
84696-05-9
Function
Skin conditioning, abrasive (physical exfoliant)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics; FDA has issued alerts regarding oral comfrey supplements (not cosmetics directly)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

🔴 HIGH CONCERN: Leaf contains measurable PAs. Mandatory PA quantification required. Not suitable for leave-on products without PA-free certification. Contraindicated on broken skin

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

eu_children_restricted

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Symphytum Officinale Leaf Powder safe in cosmetics?

🔴 HIGH CONCERN: Leaf contains measurable PAs. Mandatory PA quantification required. Not suitable for leave-on products without PA-free certification. Contraindicated on broken skin The EU classifies Symphytum Officinale Leaf Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Symphytum Officinale Leaf Powder allowed in the EU?

Symphytum Officinale Leaf Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Symphytum Officinale Leaf Powder do in cosmetics?

Symphytum Officinale Leaf Powder functions as: Skin conditioning, abrasive (physical exfoliant). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-05-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Symphytum Officinale Leaf Powder?

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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