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Saffron Extract (Crocus Sativus Stigma Extract)

Saffron extract / Crocus extract

Safety Notes

Crocin safranal and picrocrocin; antioxidant; brightening (tyrosinase inhibition); anti-inflammatory; premium price point; India and Iran cultivation; well-tolerated topically; claims of skin brightening require evidence proportionate to claim level

Function & Common Use

Function

Active (brightening / antioxidant)

Category

Active Ingredient

Common In

Premium brightening serums luxury Indian cosmetics

Origin

Vegetable (saffron stigmas)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saffron Extract (Crocus Sativus Stigma Extract) safe to use in skincare?

Saffron Extract (Crocus Sativus Stigma Extract) has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Crocin safranal and picrocrocin; antioxidant; brightening (tyrosinase inhibition); anti-inflammatory; premium price point; India and Iran cultivation; well-tolerated topically; claims of skin brightening require evidence proportionate to claim level

Is Saffron Extract (Crocus Sativus Stigma Extract) allowed in India?

Saffron Extract (Crocus Sativus Stigma Extract) is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Saffron Extract (Crocus Sativus Stigma Extract) used for in cosmetics?

Saffron Extract (Crocus Sativus Stigma Extract) functions as: Active (brightening / antioxidant). It is commonly found in: Premium brightening serums luxury Indian cosmetics.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
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

Identifiers

CASN/A
ECN/A

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