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VALERIANA OFFICINALIS RHIZOME/ROOT

CAS 8057-49-6 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Dried valerian rhizome/root, used in cosmetics as a soothing skin conditioner and mild fragrance. Generally well-tolerated; small risk of contact dermatitis in Valerianaceae-sensitive users.

Skin benefits

  • Soothing — calms minor redness
  • Natural earthy fragrance and skin conditioning
  • Mild humectant action from sugars

Known concerns

  • Valepotriates may sensitize hypersensitive skin
  • Possible cross-reactivity in Valerianaceae-allergic users
  • Earthy odor is divisive

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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(ARTEMISIA SIEVERSIANA/DIMOCARPUS LONGANA) FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
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 70
(ASPARAGUS COCHINCHINENSIS/LIRIOPE MUSCARI/REHMANNIA CHINENSIS) ROOT EXTRACT
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 70
(CNIDIUM OFFICINALE/COPTIS CHINENSIS/GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS) ROOT EXTRACT
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 70
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 70
ABIES ALBA WOOD EXTRACT
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