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Chicory, ext.

CAS 68650-43-1

Concern score

Not assessed — no hazard data yet.

Chicory, ext. in plain language

What it is

On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Cichorium intybus flower extract”.

Also known as Cichorium intybus flower extract · Cichorium intybus leaf extract · Cichorium intybus root extract · Chicory root · Cichorium intybus root · Chicory extract

Show all 35 names

Cichorii herba (cichorium intybus) · Cichorii intybi radix · Cichorium intybus · Cichorium intybus l. root · Cichorium intybus root dry extract · Allergenic extract- chicory cichorium intybus · Ae-chicory · Barbe-de-capuchin root · Blue daisy root · Blue sailors root · Bunk root · Chicory · Chicory herb (cichorium intybus) · Chicory root (cichorium intybus) · Chicory root extract · Raw chicory roots · Cichorii radix · Cichorii radix (cichorium intybus) · Cichorium intybus (chicory) root extract · Cichorium intybus l. root extract · Coffeeweed root · Common chicory root · Juju (cichorium intybus) · Radicchio root · Succory root · Witloof root · Chicory, extract (cichorium intybus l.) · Cichorium intybus (chicory) flower extract · Cichorium intybus (chicory) leaf extract

What it does

Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent and a fragrance ingredient. Cichorium Intybus Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of the Chicory, Cichorium intybus L., Asteraceae.

  • Skin conditioning
  • Fragrance
  • Colourant
  • Flavouring
  • Conditioner
  • Deodorant
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. Chicory, ext. appears in these published regulatory listings.

Recorded in these product areas

  • Found in consumer products
  • Industrial
  • EUCosIngActive3 entries
    • Cichorium Intybus Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of the Chicory, Cichorium intybus L., AsteraceaeSource →
    • Cichorium Intybus Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Chicory, Cichorium intybus L., AsteraceaeSource →
    • Cichorium Intybus Root Extract is the extract of the roots of the Chicory, Cichorium intybus L., AsteraceaeSource →
  • USFDAlisted in openFDA substance2 entries
    • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as concept.Source →
    • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →
  • 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 Deodorizer, Softener and conditioner, Flavouring and nutrient.
    • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Deodorizer, Softener and conditioner, Flavouring and nutrient.Source →

Expert safety opinions

No expert opinion on file for Chicory, 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 Chicory, 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

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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 GSRS UNII

    registry · updated 2026-02-26

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  • openFDA Substance

    registry · updated 2026-05-24

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Reference links (2)

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 EPA CPDat has listed Chicory, ext. in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.

Named organisations

3

Typical roles

Skin conditioningFragranceColourantFlavouringConditionerDeodorant
See products using Chicory, ext. →

Catalog

Found in these products

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

Co-occurrence

Often appears with

Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Chicory, ext. in the catalog.