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Helichrysum italicum flower oil

CAS 8023-95-8

Also registered as 1 other CAS number

90045-56-0

Concern score

Not assessed — no hazard data yet.

Helichrysum italicum flower oil in plain language

What it is

On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Helichrysum angustifolium cera”.

Also known as Helichrysum angustifolium cera · Helichrysum angustifolium flower extract · Helichrysum angustifolium flower oil · Helichrysum angustifolium wax · Helichrysum italicum extract · Helichrysum italicum flower extract

Show all 15 names

Helichrysum italicum flower water · Helichrysum italicum flower/leaf/stem oil · Helichrysum italicum leaf cell extract · Immortelle, extract (helichrysum angustifolium dc.) · Gnaphalium glutinosum flower oil · Gnaphalium italicum flower oil · Helichrysum italicum flower volatile oil · Helichrysum numidicum flower oil · Everlasting (Helichrysum Angustifolium) Wax

What it does

Used in cosmetics as an emollient, a skin-conditioning agent and an anti-sebum. Helichrysum Angustifolium Cera is a wax obtained from the Everlasting, Helichrysum angustifolium, Compositae.

  • Emollient
  • Skin conditioning
  • Anti-sebum
  • Flavouring
  • Skin protecting
  • Soothing
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. Helichrysum italicum flower oil appears in these published regulatory listings.

  • In marketed US drugs

Recorded in these product areas

  • Found in consumer products
  • Beauty
  • Industrial
  • EUCosIngActive10 entries
    • Helichrysum Angustifolium Cera is a wax obtained from the Everlasting, Helichrysum angustifolium, CompositaeSource →
    • Helichrysum Angustifolium Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Helichrysum angustifolium.Source →
    • Helichrysum Angustifolium Flower Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of Helichrysum angustifolium.Source →
    • Helichrysum Angustifolium Wax is a wax obtained from the Everlasting plant Helichrysum angustifolium, Asteraceae.Source →
    • Helichrysum Italicum Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Everlasting, Helichrysum italicum, CompositaeSource →
    • Helichrysum Italicum Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Helichrysum italicum.Source →
    • Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of Helichrysum italicum, AsteraceaeSource →
    • Helichrysum Italicum Flower Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the flowers of the Everlasting, Helichrysum italicum, CompositaeSource →
    • Helichrysum Italicum Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers, leaves and stems of Helichrysum italicum, Asteraceae.Source →
    • Helichrysum Italicum Leaf Cell Extract is the extract of a culture of the leaf cells of Helichrysum italicum, Asteraceae.Source →
  • 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 Flavouring and nutrient.Source →
    • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 9 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Absorbent, Softener and conditioner, Deodorizer.Source →
  • USFDAlisted in openFDA substance2 entries
    • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as concept.Source →
    • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →
  • USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 1 active drug products and 1 total products.
    • FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 1 active drug products and 1 total products.Source →

Expert safety opinions

No expert opinion on file for Helichrysum italicum flower oil. 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 Helichrysum italicum flower oil yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.

6 data sources

Where this comes from

  • CosIng

    regulatory · updated 2026-09-23

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  • EPA Chemical and Products Database

    exposure · updated February 8, 2019

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  • EPA DSSTox Identifiers

    chemistry · updated 2025-12-29

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  • FDA National Drug Code Directory

    regulatory · updated 2026-12-31

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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 FDA National Drug Code directory has listed Helichrysum italicum flower oil in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.

Source records

1

Typical roles

EmollientSkin conditioningAnti-sebumFlavouringSkin protectingSoothing
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Catalog

Found in these products

Their ingredient lists include Helichrysum italicum flower oil; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.