Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water

CEN

8/10

Concern level

High concern

A floral water (hydrosol/steam distillate) obtained from Centaurea cyanus flowers. It is primarily used as a skin-conditioning and soothing ingredient in leave-on and rinse-off cosmetic products. The CIR safety assessment reports broad cosmetic use, including eye-area products and facial preparations, typically at low percentages. It is generally considered a mild botanical water with limited functional activity beyond conditioning, light soothing, and sensorial benefits.

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

MoisturizingSoothing

Chemical Properties

pH Range

3.00 - 6.00

Typical Concentration

0.50% - 6.10%

CAS Number: 84012-18-0

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin6/10

oily skin6/10

sensitive skin7/10

acne prone6/10

mature skin5/10

normal skin7/10

Interactions

incompatible with: Known Asteraceae/Compositae allergens, Other botanical extracts/hydrosols if the user has plant-fragrance sensitivity

Risks & Warnings

Potential for irritation or allergy is low but not zero, especially in people sensitive to plants in the Asteraceae/Compositae family. As with many botanical waters, quality, preservation system, and microbial control matter. Avoid use on skin known to react to botanical extracts/hydrosols if irritation occurs.

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