ECHINACEA PURPUREA LEAF/STEM/MERISTEM CELL CULTURE EXTRACT
Conditioning Agent
Good
CAS Number: 90028-20-9
About ECHINACEA PURPUREA LEAF/STEM/MERISTEM CELL CULTURE EXTRACT
A cultured echinacea extract from in vitro plant cell suspension that delivers immune-stimulating alkylamide compounds without the allergen risks associated with whole-plant extracts.
Detailed Analysis
Echinacea purpurea (Asteraceae) meristem cell culture contains alkylamides (isobutylamides), caffeic acid derivatives (cicoric acid, caftaric acid), and polysaccharide constituents. In vitro cultured cells produce these bioactive compounds without the variable alkylamide content found in field-grown plants and without the allergenic plant protein matrix present in whole-plant extracts. The CAS 90028-20-9 designation corresponds to Echinacea purpurea extract. While Echinacea is widely used in topical cosmetics, the Compositae/Asteraceae family carries cross-reactivity allergy concerns. EU CosIng does not list Echinacea purpurea in Annex II (banned) or Annex III (restricted) lists.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Skin-protecting and immune-supporting alkylamide content
- ✓ Antioxidant protection from caffeic acid derivatives
- ✓ Anti-inflammatory properties for compromised skin
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Compositae/Asteraceae cross-sensitisation allergy risk in sensitised individuals
- ⚠ Alkylamide content may cause mild tingling sensation in sensitive skin
Safety Score
Good
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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