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Gentiana lutea root extract

CAS 72968-42-4

Also registered as 1 other CAS number

97676-22-7

Concern score

Not assessed — no hazard data yet.

Gentiana lutea root extract in plain language

What it is

On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Gentiana lutea extract”.

Also known as Gentiana lutea extract · Gentiana lutea rhizome/root · Gentiana lutea rhizome/root extract · Gentiana prostrata extract · Gentian · Gentiana lutea root

Show all 20 names

Gentian (gentiana lutea) · Gentian extract · Gentian root · Gentian root extract · Gentiana lutea l. · Gentiana lutea root with rhizome · Gentianae radix · Gentian root, extract (gentiana lutea l.) · Gentian preparation · Gentian rhizome · Wild gentian root · Yellow gentian root · Gentiana lutea · Gentiana lutea rhizome

What it does

Used in cosmetics as an emollient, a skin-conditioning agent and a tonic. Gentiana Lutea Rhizome/Root Extract is the extract of the rhizomes and roots of Gentiana lutea L., Gentianaceae.

  • Emollient
  • Skin conditioning
  • Tonic
  • Fragrance
  • Humectant
  • Flavouring
Is it a concern?
We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.

Regulation

No restrictions found. Gentiana lutea root extract appears in these published regulatory listings.

Recorded in these product areas

  • Found in consumer products
  • Industrial
  • EUCosIngActive5 entries
    • Gentiana Lutea Rhizome/Root Extract is the extract of the rhizomes and roots of Gentiana lutea L., GentianaceaeSource →
    • Gentiana Lutea Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Gentiana lutea.Source →
    • Gentiana Prostrata Extract is an extract of the plant, Gentiana Prostrata, GentianaceaeSource →
    • Gentiana Lutea Extract is the extract of the whole plant Gentiana lutea, Gentianaceae.Source →
    • Gentiana Lutea Rhizome/Root is a plant material derived from the dried rhizomes and roots of the Gentian, Gentiana lutea L., GentianaceaeSource →
  • USEPAcommercial use observed2 entries
    • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Softener and conditioner.Source →
    • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Flavouring and nutrient.Source →
  • USFDAlisted in openFDA substance2 entries
    • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as concept.Source →
    • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →

Expert safety opinions

No expert opinion on file for Gentiana lutea root extract. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.

  • SCCS

    EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety

    No SCCS opinion on file.

  • CIR

    Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)

    No CIR safety assessment on file.

Evidence & sources

No graded research studies for Gentiana lutea root extract yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.

5 data sources

Where this comes from

  • CosIng

    regulatory · updated 2026-09-23

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  • EPA Chemical and Products Database

    exposure · updated 2019-06-21

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  • EPA DSSTox Identifiers

    chemistry · updated 2025-12-29

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  • FDA GSRS UNII

    registry · updated 2026-02-26

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  • openFDA Substance

    registry · updated 2026-05-24

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Suitability

Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.

Fragrance avoidance

Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.

Avoid

The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.

Where it has been recorded

How often EPA CPDat has listed Gentiana lutea root extract in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.

Named organisations

1

Typical roles

EmollientSkin conditioningTonicFragranceHumectantFlavouring
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Catalog

Found in these products

Their ingredient lists include Gentiana lutea root extract; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.

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