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
Capsella bursa-pastoris extract
CAS 84604-19-3
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Capsella bursa-pastoris extract in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Capsella bursa-pastoris sprout water”.
Also known as Capsella bursa-pastoris sprout water · Capsella bursa-pastoris sprout volatile oil · Bursa bursa-pastoris sprout volatile oil · Bursa bursa-pastoris sprout water · Bursa gracilis sprout volatile oil · Bursa gracilis sprout water
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Bursa rubella sprout volatile oil · Bursa rubella sprout water · Capsella rubella sprout volatile oil · Capsella rubella sprout water · Shepherd's purse sprout volatile oil · Shepherd's purse sprout water · Shepherdspurse sprout volatile oil · Shepherdspurse sprout water · Thlaspi bursa-pastoris sprout volatile oil · Thlaspi bursa-pastoris sprout water
Used in cosmetics as an antioxidant, a skin-conditioning agent and a skin protectant. Capsella Bursa-Pastoris Extract is an extract of the whole herb of the Shepherd's Purse, Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.), Brassicaceae.
- Antioxidant
- Skin conditioning
- Skin protecting
- Humectant
- 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. Capsella bursa-pastoris extract appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActive2 entries
- Capsella Bursa-Pastoris Extract is an extract of the whole herb of the Shepherd's Purse, Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.), BrassicaceaeSource →
- Capsella Bursa-Pastoris Sprout Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the sprouts of the Shepherd's Purse, Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.), BrassicaceaeSource →
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 Antioxidant, Humectant, 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 Antioxidant, Humectant, Softener and conditioner.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Capsella bursa-pastoris 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 Capsella bursa-pastoris 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 Capsella bursa-pastoris extract in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
1
Typical roles
AntioxidantSkin conditioningSkin protectingHumectantConditioner