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Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract

Extract of the flower of Lonicera caprifolium (Italian honeysuckle)

Safety Notes

Honeysuckle flower extract used with Lonicera japonica as a nature-derived antimicrobial and soothing botanical in green preservation systems.

Function & Common Use

Function

Antimicrobial / Preservative (natural) / Soothing

Category

Botanical Extract

Common In

Natural preservative blends, soothing and antioxidant skincare

Origin

Natural (honeysuckle flower)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No specific limit under CR 2020 in source checked

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No specific limit; use at self-determined safe level per safety assessment

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked

Baby restriction: None identified for standard cosmetic use

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract safe to use in skincare?

Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Honeysuckle flower extract used with Lonicera japonica as a nature-derived antimicrobial and soothing botanical in green preservation systems.

Is Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract allowed in India?

Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract is currently classified as "Permitted; regulated as a cosmetic ingredient under CR 2020" under Indian cosmetics regulations. The maximum permitted concentration is No specific limit under CR 2020 in source checked.

What is Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract used for in cosmetics?

Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract functions as: Antimicrobial / Preservative (natural) / Soothing. It is commonly found in: Natural preservative blends, soothing and antioxidant skincare.

Is Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract safe for babies?

Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract has baby/child restrictions: None identified for standard cosmetic use. Avoid using products containing this ingredient on infants unless specifically formulated and labelled for baby use.

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

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted; regulated as a cosmetic ingredient under CR 2020
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted; no specific 21 CFR cosmetic restriction identified in source checked
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted; no specific MFDS restriction identified in source checked
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient under AICIS; standard framework applies; no therapeutic listing unless therapeutic claims made
Canada (NHPID)
Not listed as restricted on Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist in source checked; standard cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CASNot verified in source checked

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