Is Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
INCI: ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA-URSI LEAF EXTRACT
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract (CAS 84776-10-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, antioxidant, skin brightening, antimicrobial. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 7%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, skin brightening, antimicrobial
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
7%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No dedicated CIR monograph for the whole extract; arbutin (the key active) not separately assessed by CIR; hydroquinone (potential hydrolysis product) assessed by CIR as unsafe in leave-on cosmetics; FDA does not restrict arbutin or bearberry extract by name.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant_extract
arbutin_source
skin_brightening
tyrosinase_inhibitor
eu_restricted_2024
hydroquinone_precursor_risk
endocrine_disruption_concern
ericaceae_family
antioxidant
antimicrobial
leave_on_caution
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 7%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, skin brightening, antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84776-10-3.
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