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Humectant

APIUM GRAVEOLENS STEM EXTRACT

CAS 89997-35-3 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Celery (Apium graveolens) stem extract — a humectant Apiaceae botanical, but its furanocoumarin content carries documented phototoxicity (phytophotodermatitis), so we step it down.

Function

HUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Mild humectant effect
  • Vitamin and mineral content
  • Antioxidant phenolic content

Known concerns

  • Apiaceae furanocoumarins (psoralens) — phototoxic
  • Documented celery phytophotodermatitis
  • Allergen cross-reactivity with carrot/parsley
  • Photosensitization risk

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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