Is Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) Root Ext safe in cosmetics?
Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) Root Ext has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Active Ingredient
Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) Root Ext
INCI: WITHANIA SOMNIFERA ROOT EXTRACT
Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) Root Ext (CAS 90147-43-6) is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as Extract from roots of Withania somnifera (ashwagandha). Active constituents:. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Function
Extract from roots of Withania somnifera (ashwagandha). Active constituents: withanolides (steroidal lactones with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and adaptogenic properties), alkaloids, and saponins. Mechanisms in topical context: withanolide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity via NF-κB pathway inhibition; potential cortisol-modulation in stressed keratinocytes (adaptogenic claim). Strong oral evidence base for anti-stress and cortisol reduction; topical skincare evidence remains limited to in-vitro and supplier studies.
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted without restriction. Growing in clean/holistic beauty alongside other adaptogens. Topical claims must be substantiated — in-vitro withanolide activity data typically forms the evidence base. MoCRA safety substantiation required.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) Root Ext.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Biocide
Bleaching agent
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) Root Ext.
Regulatory Flags
adaptogen
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
holistic-beauty
claims-substantiation-required
oral-evidence-stronger-than-topical
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
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Food Name
Ashwagandha extract
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) Root Ext allowed in the EU?
Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) Root Ext EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) Root Ext do in cosmetics?
Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) Root Ext functions as: Extract from roots of Withania somnifera (ashwagandha). Active constituents: withanolides (steroidal lactones with anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and adaptogenic properties), alkaloids, and saponins. Mechanisms in topical context: withanolide antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity via NF-κB pathway inhibition; potential cortisol-modulation in stressed keratinocytes (adaptogenic claim). Strong oral evidence base for anti-stress and cortisol reduction; topical skincare evidence remains limited to in-vitro and supplier studies.. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90147-43-6.
Is Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) Root Ext used outside cosmetics?
Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) Root Ext also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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