Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow Flowers) Extract
INCI: ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM EXTRACT
CAS 84082-83-7
Fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent
Purpose
Function
Fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSadequate
ConcernHigh
Flags
plant-extractpotential-allergenfragrance-componentnatural-origin
Verdict
Contains constituents of concern including linalool (1–4,000 ppm), thujone (neurotoxic), quercetin (genotoxic in vitro), hydroquinone (depigmentation ≥0.4%), and α-peroxyachifolid (sensitizer). Formulators must ensure cumulative botanical exposures remain below levels of toxicological concern. GMP required to limit pesticide residues and heavy metals.
US Note
CIR: Safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-sensitizing. FDA permits as natural flavoring in beverages. Max reported cosmetic use: 0.04%
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