Carum Petroselinum Extract
Both parsley and caraway are recognized GRAS culinary herbs/spices when used as such. As a combined cosmetic INCI extract it is used topically and considered safe at low concentrations.
What it is
An extract derived from caraway (Carum carvi) and/or parsley (Petroselinum crispum); typically a cosmetic botanical blend.
Generally a cosmetic botanical extract; parsley/caraway as standalone ingredients are recognized food spices, though the combined cosmetic-style INCI name is not a standard food ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- Concentrated parsley extracts contain apiole/myristicin (avoid in pregnancy)
What regulators actually say
"Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) and caraway (Carum carvi) are listed in 21 CFR 182.10 as spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings that are generally recognized as safe for their intended use."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Parsley and caraway listed under 21 CFR 182.10 as GRAS spices
European Union — EFSA
Parsley and caraway authorized as foods/flavorings
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