- beauty
- industrial
Cynara scolymus leaf
CAS 84012-14-6
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Cynara scolymus leaf in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Cynara scolymus bud extract”.
Also known as Cynara scolymus bud extract · Cynara scolymus extract · Cynara scolymus leaf extract · Artichoke leaf · Artichoke leaves · Cynara scolymus l.
Show all 13 names
Cynara · Cynarae folium · Artichoke extract · Cynara leaf · Globe artichoke leaf · Cynara scolymus (artichoke) leaf extract · Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Extract
Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent. Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Bud Extract is the extract of the buds of Cynara scolymus, Asteraceae.
- Skin conditioning
- Conditioner
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Cynara scolymus leaf appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActive3 entries
- Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Bud Extract is the extract of the buds of Cynara scolymus, Asteraceae.Source →
- Cynara Scolymus Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Cynara scolymusSource →
- Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Artichoke, Cynara scolymus L., CompositaeSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA 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.
- 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.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Cynara scolymus leaf. 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 Cynara scolymus leaf yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
Reference links (1)
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Fragrance avoidance
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Cynara scolymus leaf in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
1
Typical roles
Skin conditioningConditioner
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Cynara scolymus leaf are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Cynara scolymus leaf; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
