Crocus sativus meristem cell extract
AKA “Saffron extract, Crocus extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Crocus sativus meristem cell extract
AKA: Saffron extract, Crocus extract
Extract · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Ayurvedic
Extract
Clean
Saffron flower extract that conditions and softens both skin and hair. Sourced from saffron crocus grown in Iran and Kashmir.
Family
Iridaceae (Iris family)
Plant Part
Flower
CAS #
84604-17-1
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Saffron (Crocus sativus) has been used in Persian, Indian, and Chinese traditional medicine for centuries for skin brightening and anti-inflammatory properties. The stigmas were historically incorporated into cosmetics for their golden color and purported skin-rejuvenating effects.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR