Botanical Extract

Asafoetida Root Extract

Fragrance, soothing, tonic
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Fragrance, soothing, tonic

Purpose

Function

Fragrance, soothing, tonic
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Flags
no-cir-reviewno-sccs-opiniondata-gap-absorptiondata-gap-mossensitization-signalfragrance-allergen-risksulfur-disulfide-sensitizer
Verdict

Permitted in EU and US without specific concentration limits; sensitization risk documented at high or undiluted concentrations, primarily from sulfur-containing disulfides; limited dermal absorption and safety data available.

US Note

Oleo-gum-resin is GRAS as food flavoring (21 CFR 182.20); no CIR assessment exists

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

Category
Botanical Extract
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.