Apigenin
INCI: APIGENIN
CAS 520-36-5 EC 208-292-3
5,7-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-benzopyrone
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
5,7-dihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-4-benzopyrone
Purpose
Function
Antioxidant, Hair Conditioning, Anti-Inflammatory
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
NOAEL50 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Flags
endocrine_disruptor
Verdict
Apigenin is a naturally occurring flavone with demonstrated anti-inflammatory, barrier repair, and collagen synthesis properties, permitted in the EU without concentration restrictions, though human dermal absorption data under standardized conditions is lacking.
US Note
No GRAS classification. No specific FDA restrictions for cosmetic use.
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