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Low Concern

Chaulmoogra Oil (Hydnocarpus wightianus)

Safety Flags
Safety Notes

Shoppers should know it's traditionally used for various skin conditions, helps promote an even skin tone by influencing melanin distribution, and offers moisturizing benefits without being greasy.

Function & Common Use

Function

Skin conditioning agent

Category

Skin conditioning agent

Common In

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Origin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chaulmoogra Oil (Hydnocarpus wightianus) safe to use in skincare?

Chaulmoogra Oil (Hydnocarpus wightianus) has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Shoppers should know it's traditionally used for various skin conditions, helps promote an even skin tone by influencing melanin distribution, and offers moisturizing benefits without being greasy.

Is Chaulmoogra Oil (Hydnocarpus wightianus) allowed in India?

Chaulmoogra Oil (Hydnocarpus wightianus) is currently classified as "not specified" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Chaulmoogra Oil (Hydnocarpus wightianus) used for in cosmetics?

Chaulmoogra Oil (Hydnocarpus wightianus) functions as: Skin conditioning agent. It is commonly found in: various cosmetic formulations.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Not specified
EU
Not specified
US FDA
Not specified
Korea (MFDS)
Not specified

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