Colorant

Beta Vulgaris Extract

INCI: BETA VULGARIS EXTRACT
CAS 89957-89-1 / 89957-90-4 EC 289-610-8 / 289-611-3
Beta Vulgaris Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Sugar Beet, Beta vulgaris L., Chenopodiaceae
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Beta Vulgaris Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Sugar Beet, Beta vulgaris L., Chenopodiaceae

Purpose

Function

Skin Conditioning, Colorant (betalain pigments)
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationnone
MoSnot established
ConcernLow
Flags
plant-extractcoloranteu_children_restricted
Verdict

Minimal concerns; if used as colorant, ensure compliance with EU Annex IV provisions; betalain pigments are pH-sensitive and heat-labile (stability, not safety, concern)

US Note

Permitted; beet extract approved as color additive exempt from certification (21 CFR 73.40)

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
89957-89-1 / 89957-90-4
EC Number
289-610-8 / 289-611-3
INCI
BETA VULGARIS EXTRACT
Category
Colorant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026