Is Argania Spinosa Extract safe in cosmetics?
Argania Spinosa Extract has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Argania Spinosa Extract
INCI: ARGANIA SPINOSA EXTRACT
Argania Spinosa Extract (CAS 223747-87-3 (shared with kernel-derived materials)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, smoothing, antioxidant, sebum regulator. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
223747-87-3 (shared with kernel-derived materials)
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Function
Skin conditioning, smoothing, antioxidant, sebum regulator
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — FDA UNII: 8H7X7XB54H; CIR reviewed argan-derived oils/extracts as safe
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Argania Spinosa Extract.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Argania Spinosa Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Argania Spinosa Extract allowed in the EU?
Argania Spinosa Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Argania Spinosa Extract do in cosmetics?
Argania Spinosa Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, smoothing, antioxidant, sebum regulator. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 223747-87-3 (shared with kernel-derived materials).
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