Verbascum thapsus

Verbascum thapsus in plain language

What it is

On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Verbascum thapsus extract”.

Also known as Verbascum thapsus extract · Verbascum thapsus leaf extract · Mullein (verbascum thapsus) · Mullein · Extract of mullein · Verbascum thapsus whole

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What it does

Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent and a smoothing agent. Verbascum Thapsus is the dried, cut herb Mullein, Verbascum thapsus L., Scrophulariaceae.

• Skin conditioning
• Smoothing
• 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.

• In marketed US drugs

• EU·CosIng·Active3 entries

  • Verbascum Thapsus is the dried, cut herb Mullein, Verbascum thapsus L., ScrophulariaceaeSource →
  • Verbascum Thapsus Extract is an extract of the flowers and leaves of the Mullein, Verbascum thapsus L., ScrophulariaceaeSource →
  • Verbascum Thapsus Leaf Extract is an extract from the leaves of the Verbascum thapsus L., ScrophulariaceaeSource →
• US·EPA·commercial 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 Softener and conditioner, Humectant.

  • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Humectant.Source →
• US·FDA·marketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 67 active drug products and 68 total products.

  • FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 67 active drug products and 68 total products.Source →
• US·FDA·listed 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 Verbascum thapsus. 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.