Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- industrial
Buxus sempervirens leaf extract
CAS 84012-17-9
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Buxus sempervirens leaf extract in plain language
Also known as Buxus sempervirens leaf · Buxus sempervirens, ext. · Boxwood extract · Boxwood leaf · Common box leaf · European box leaf
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Buxus sempervirens absolute · buxus sempervirens extract
Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent. Buxus Sempervirens Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Box, Buxus sempervirens L., Buxaceae.
- Skin conditioning
- Fragrance
- 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. Buxus sempervirens leaf extract appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActiveBuxus Sempervirens Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Box, Buxus sempervirens L., Buxaceae
- Buxus Sempervirens Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Box, Buxus sempervirens L., BuxaceaeSource →
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, Fragrance.
- 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, Fragrance.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Buxus sempervirens leaf 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 Buxus sempervirens leaf 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.
Avoid
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Buxus sempervirens leaf extract in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
3
Typical roles
Skin conditioningFragranceConditioner
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Buxus sempervirens leaf extract are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Buxus sempervirens leaf extract; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
