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Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract

Other Concerns


SYNONYMS

● MEDICAGO SATIVA (ALFALFA) EXTRACT
● PURPLE MEDICK EXTRACT
● MEDICAGO SATIVA EXTRACT
● LUCERNE EXTRACT
● EXTRACT OF MEDICAGO SATIVA
● EXTRACT OF ALFALFA
● ALFALFA EXTRACT (MEDICAGO SATIVA L.)
● ALFALFA EXTRACT
● ALFALFA, EXT.

This ingredient is not currently on EWG's Skin Deep Restricted or Unacceptable Lists.


Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract is an extract of the alfalfa, Medicago sativa.

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • LOW
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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shampoo7 products
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conditioner7 products
serums & essences19 products
facial cleanser15 products
mask11 products
around-eye cream24 products
facial moisturizer/treatment21 products
nail treatment1 products
daily use with SPF2 products
makeup primer2 products
setting powder/spray1 products
lip balm1 products
bronzer/highlighter1 products
body wash/cleanser2 products
hair treatment/serum1 products
body firming lotion1 products
other eye makeup1 products
exfoliant/scrub1 products
foundation20 products

Multiple, additive exposure sources

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in foodUS Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

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Hazard score

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Data availability

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