Arnica Montana (Arnica) Flower
INCI: ARNICA MONTANA FLOWER
Skin conditioning, soothing
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Skin conditioning, soothing
Purpose
Function
Skin conditioning, soothing
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationhigh
MoSnot established
ConcernHigh
Flags
potential-allergennatural-origin
Verdict
Whole flower form carries the highest allergen risk in the Arnica Montana family. Rarely used directly; typically processed into extracts or oils. EFSA botanical compendium flags Arnica montana for toxic constituents. Must demonstrate sesquiterpene lactone content is controlled to safe levels.
US Note
CIR reviewed under Arnica group
Assessment
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