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Lespedeza capitata, ext.

CAS 84837-05-8

Concern score

Not assessed — no hazard data yet.

Lespedeza capitata, ext. in plain language

What it is

On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Lespedeza capitata extract”.

Also known as Lespedeza capitata extract · Lespedeza capitata flower/leaf/stem extract · Lespedeza capitata leaf/stem extract · Lespedeza capitata top

What it does

Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent and a skin protectant. Lespedeza Capitata Extract is an extract of the whole plant of Lespedeza capitata, Fabaceae.

  • Skin conditioning
  • Skin protecting
  • Humectant
  • Conditioner
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. Lespedeza capitata, ext. appears in these published regulatory listings.

Recorded in these product areas

  • Found in consumer products
  • Industrial
  • EUCosIngActive3 entries
    • Lespedeza Capitata Extract is an extract of the whole plant of Lespedeza capitata, FabaceaeSource →
    • Lespedeza Capitata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is an extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of Lespedeza capitata, FabaceaeSource →
    • Lespedeza Capitata Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the leaves and stems of Lespedeza capitataSource →
  • 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 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 Humectant, Softener and conditioner.Source →
  • USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.
    • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →

Expert safety opinions

No expert opinion on file for Lespedeza capitata, ext.. 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 Lespedeza capitata, ext. yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.

5 data sources

Where this comes from

  • CosIng

    regulatory · updated 2026-09-23

    Open →
  • EPA Chemical and Products Database

    exposure · updated 2019-12-20

    Open →
  • EPA DSSTox Identifiers

    chemistry · updated 2025-12-29

    Open →
  • FDA GSRS UNII

    registry · updated 2026-02-26

    Open →
  • openFDA Substance

    registry · updated 2026-05-24

    Open →

Suitability

Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.

Fragrance avoidance

Nothing to weigh for this context yet.

No signal in this context

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.

Where it has been recorded

How often EPA CPDat has listed Lespedeza capitata, ext. in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.

Named organisations

1

Typical roles

Skin conditioningSkin protectingHumectantConditioner
See products using Lespedeza capitata, ext. →

Catalog

Found in these products

Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Lespedeza capitata, ext. are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Lespedeza capitata, ext.; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.