# Oenothera biennis ext.

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_unii_153_ybs895_w
Categories: beauty, industrial
Functions: Antioxidant, Emollient, Skin conditioning, Abrasive, Astringent, Skin protecting
Identifier: DTXSID50893040

> Oenothera biennis ext.: Used in cosmetics as an antioxidant, an emollient and a skin-conditioning agent. Oenothera Biennis Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Oenothera biennis. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. Compiled from 5 published data sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Is it a concern? We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products.

## Regulatory status

- EU: Active — Oenothera Biennis Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Oenothera biennis.
- EU: Active — Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Evening Primrose, Oenothera biennis, Onagraceae
- EU: Active — Oenothera Biennis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of the Evening Primrose, Oenothera biennis, Onagraceae
- EU: Active — Oenothera Biennis Leaf Cell Extract is the extract of the culture of the leaf cells of Oenothera biennis, Onagraceae
- EU: Active — Oenothera Biennis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Evening Primrose, Oenothera biennis, Onagraceae
- EU: Active — Oenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the Evening Primrose, Oenothera biennis, Onagraceae
- EU: Active — Oenothera Biennis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Evening Primrose, Oenothera biennis, Onagraceae
- EU: Active — Oenothera Biennis Seed is the seeds of the Evening Primrose, Oenothera biennis, Onagraceae
- EU: Active — Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Evening Primrose, Oenothera biennis, Onagraceae
- EU: Active — Oenothera Biennis Sprout Extract is the extract of the sprouts of Oenothera biennis, Onagraceae.
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Abrasive, Softener and conditioner, Astringent.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.

## Expert safety opinions

- SCCS (EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety): no opinion on file.
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)): no opinion on file.

## Data sources

- CosIng (updated 2026-09-23): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/details/104168
- EPA Chemical and Products Database (updated 2020-03-12): https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.details_v2&id=57630
- EPA DSSTox Identifiers (updated 2025-12-29): https://epa.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Chemistry_Dashboard_Data_DSSTox_Identifiers_Mapped_to_CAS_Numbers_and_Names/5588566
- FDA GSRS UNII (updated 2026-02-26): https://precision.fda.gov/uniisearch/
- openFDA Substance (updated 2026-05-24): https://api.fda.gov/other/substance.json?search=unii:153YBS895W

_Assessed by Greenveil._