Centella Asiatica Extract
INCI: CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT
CAS 84696-21-9 EC 283-640-5
A soothing plant extract that calms irritated skin.
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Details
Description
A soothing plant extract that calms irritated skin.
Purpose
Function
Skin conditioning, wound healing; TECA complexSoothingHealingAnti-agingAntioxidant
Profile
Properties
Vegan
Yes
Silicone
Silicone free
Origin
Natural
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Reef Safe
Yes
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL1000 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Flags
cir-reviewedno-sccs-opinionweak-sensitizer-riskreproductive-toxicity-oral-high-doselow-dermal-absorption
Verdict
CAS 84696-21-9. EU: Permitted, not listed in any restrictive Annex under EC 1223/2009; no dedicated SCCS opinion. US: CIR reviewed 2023, safe at ≤0.5% when formulated to be non-sensitizing; not FDA restricted.
US Note
CIR Expert Panel (2023) concluded safe in present practices when formulated to be non-sensitizing. Max reported use 0.5% (face/neck). Oral reproductive toxicity in male rats does not translate to cosmetic exposure risk.
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