Apium Graveolens Seed Extract

Apium graveolens (celery) seed extract is a botanical extract typically used at low concentrations for antioxidant/soothing claims, but it contains naturally occurring aromatic constituents that have documented potential for contact allergy and irritant reactions in sensitized individuals. Celery (Apium) is a recognized allergen in other exposure contexts, and topical botanical extracts from this plant family can trigger dermatitis in eczema-prone or highly reactive skin. Given the real-world variability of extract composition and the heightened risk in compromised skin, I score it as a notable irritation/sensitization risk rather than a “gentle” additive. Safety Notes: In mass-market leave-on skincare, Apium Graveolens (Celery) Seed Extract is often used as a minor botanical component within preservative/antioxidant or “soothing” blends, commonly appearing at trace-to-low levels around 0.0005–0.1% active extract in the finished formula. More focused “botanical-active” serums, ampoules, and some natural/organic positioning products can use it as a featured extract or part of higher-load plant complexes, reaching ~1–3% in consumer OTC leave-on products; rinse-off formats typically sit toward the lower end due to brief contact time. No specific EU/FDA maximum applies to this INCI itself, so the upper end is mainly constrained by odor/color, skin sensitivity potential, and overall formula stability/clarity.