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InventoryRef 9869612/10/2020

OENOTHERA BIENNIS EXTRACT

Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Extract

OENOTHERA BIENNIS EXTRACT is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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What the official INCI name states

The official label identifies a biological source material and its stated preparation or plant part.

Identity type from wording
biological_material
Preparation or form
EXTRACT
Scientific-name candidates to verify against the supplier specification
Oenothera biennis

This structure is derived only from the official label wording. It does not establish composition, concentration, chemical equivalence, safety or regulatory permission.

Inventory details for OENOTHERA BIENNIS EXTRACT

INCI name

OENOTHERA BIENNIS EXTRACT

Description

Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Extract

Record provenance

Inventory reference
98696
Imported identity
OENOTHERA BIENNIS EXTRACT
Source update
12/10/2020
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
ANTIOXIDANT
Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.
SKIN PROTECTING
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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How OENOTHERA BIENNIS EXTRACT appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists OENOTHERA BIENNIS EXTRACT as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

OENOTHERA BIENNIS EXTRACT is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

OENOTHERA BIENNIS EXTRACT is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, OENOTHERA BIENNIS EXTRACT carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 90028-66-3 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for OENOTHERA BIENNIS EXTRACT

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for OENOTHERA BIENNIS EXTRACT from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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