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Perilla Frutescens Seed Oil

Perilla seed oil

Safety Notes

Very high omega-3 ALA content (~60%); anti-inflammatory; skin barrier support; popular in Asian (Korean/Japanese) beauty; highly prone to oxidation, packaging critical

Function & Common Use

Function

Emollient

Category

Emollient

Common In

Asian skincare serums face oils specialty oils

Origin

Vegetable (perilla seeds)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perilla Frutescens Seed Oil safe to use in skincare?

Perilla Frutescens Seed Oil has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Very high omega-3 ALA content (~60%); anti-inflammatory; skin barrier support; popular in Asian (Korean/Japanese) beauty; highly prone to oxidation, packaging critical

Is Perilla Frutescens Seed Oil allowed in India?

Perilla Frutescens Seed Oil is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Perilla Frutescens Seed Oil used for in cosmetics?

Perilla Frutescens Seed Oil functions as: Emollient. It is commonly found in: Asian skincare serums face oils specialty oils.

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

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS68132-21-8
ECN/A

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