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.
- beauty
- industrial
Borago officinalis seed extract
CAS 84012-16-8
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Borago officinalis seed extract in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Borago officinalis extract”.
Also known as Borago officinalis extract · Borago officinalis leaf extract · Borage extract · Borago officinalis seed · Beebread seed · Borage seed
Show all 12 names
Borraja seed · Common borage seed · Cool-tankard seed · Melaleuca grandiflora seed · Starflower seed · Tale-wort seed
Used in cosmetics as an emollient and a skin-conditioning agent. Borago Officinalis Extract is an extract of the herb, Borago officinalis L., Boraginaceae.
- Emollient
- 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. Borago officinalis seed extract appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActive3 entries
- Borago Officinalis Extract is an extract of the herb, Borago officinalis L., BoraginaceaeSource →
- Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of of Borago officinalis L., BoraginaceaeSource →
- Borago Officinalis Seed extract is is an extract of the seeds of Borago officinalis L., BoraginaceaeSource →
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 →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Borago officinalis seed 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 Borago officinalis seed extract yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
No signal in this context
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Borago officinalis seed extract in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
1
Typical roles
EmollientSkin conditioningConditioner
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Borago officinalis seed extract are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Borago officinalis seed extract; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
