IMPATIENS BALSAMINA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

Other

77

Good

CAS Number: 90045-84-4

About IMPATIENS BALSAMINA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

An extract from garden balsam flowers and foliage, used in traditional medicine and cosmetics for its soothing, astringent, and mildly antimicrobial properties.

Detailed Analysis

Impatiens balsamina (garden balsam or rose balsam) contains flavonoids, anthocyanins, and phenolic acids, with some reports of mild antimicrobial activity. It is not listed in EU Annex II (banned) or Annex III (restricted) of Regulation 1223/2009, indicating no specific safety concerns. The plant has a history of traditional topical use in Asian medicine without reported toxicity. The primary consideration is the natural variation in chemical composition depending on growing conditions and plant chemotype, which may affect allergen potential between batches.

What It Does

ASTRINGENT FRAGRANCE

Skin Benefits

  • ✓ Astringent properties help tighten and refine pores
  • ✓ Contains soothing anthocyanin pigments
  • ✓ Mild antimicrobial activity reported

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ Natural botanical ingredient with inherent compositional variability that may affect sensitization potential
  • ⚠ Contains trace amounts of compounds that may be mildly irritating to very sensitive skin types

Safety Score

77

Good

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

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This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for skin concerns or allergies.