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
Withania somnifera flower extract
CAS 90147-43-6
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Withania somnifera flower extract in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Withania somnifera leaf extract”.
Also known as Withania somnifera leaf extract · Withania somnifera leaf powder · Withania somnifera leaf/root extract · Withania somnifera root extract · Withania somnifera root powder · Withania somnifera flower
Show all 17 names
Withania somnifera, ext. · Withania Somnifera · Ajagandha flower · Amukkara in tamil flower · Ashvagandha flower · Ashwagandha flower · Indian ginseng flower · Kanaje hindi flower · Samm al ferakh flower · Winter cherry flower · Withania Somnifera Extract
Used in cosmetics as an antimicrobial, an antioxidant and a humectant. Withania Somnifera Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Winter-cherry, Withania somnifera L., Solanaceae.
- Antimicrobial
- Antioxidant
- Humectant
- Emollient
- Skin conditioning
- Bleaching
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Withania somnifera flower extract appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Beauty
- Industrial
EUCosIngActive6 entries
- Withania Somnifera Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Winter-cherry, Withania somnifera L., SolanaceaeSource →
- Withania Somnifera Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Withania somnifera (L.), SolanaceaeSource →
- Withania Somnifera Leaf Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground leaves of Withania somnifera.Source →
- Withania Somnifera Leaf/Root Extract is the extract of the leaves and roots of Withania somnifera (L.), SolanaceaeSource →
- Withania Somnifera Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Winter-cherry, Withania somnifera L., SolanaceaeSource →
- Withania Somnifera Root Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground roots of the Winter-cherry, Withania somnifera L., SolanaceaeSource →
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 Humectant, Softener and conditioner, Biocide.Source →
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 1 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Withania somnifera flower 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 Withania somnifera flower 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 Withania somnifera flower extract in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
1
Typical roles
AntimicrobialAntioxidantHumectantEmollientSkin conditioningBleaching
Found in these products
Their ingredient lists include Withania somnifera flower extract; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
