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Emollient

PRIMULA VERIS SEED OIL

CAS 84787-68-8 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

Cowslip seed oil — an obscure fixed oil from the Primulaceae family. The genus is famous for primin, a potent contact allergen, so even seed-derived oils carry a sensitisation question that the limited literature does not fully resolve.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mildly emollient
  • Source of essential fatty acids
  • Traditional folk use

Known concerns

  • Primulaceae plants contain primin, a strong contact allergen
  • Potential cross-reactivity with primrose-allergic users
  • Very limited cosmetic safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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