Is Atractylodes japonica Root Oil safe in cosmetics?
Atractylodes japonica Root Oil has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Atractylodes japonica Root Oil
INCI: ATRACTYLODES JAPONICA ROOT OIL
Atractylodes japonica Root Oil (CAS Not assigned (volatile/essential oil from roots)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Bleaching (skin brightening). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not assigned (volatile/essential oil from roots)
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Function
Bleaching (skin brightening)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not prohibited or restricted. However, FDA considers skin-lightening claims closely - products making drug-like lightening claims could be regulated as OTC drugs
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Atractylodes japonica Root Oil.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Atractylodes japonica Root Oil.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
essential-oil
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Atractylodes japonica Root Oil allowed in the EU?
Atractylodes japonica Root Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Atractylodes japonica Root Oil do in cosmetics?
Atractylodes japonica Root Oil functions as: Bleaching (skin brightening). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (volatile/essential oil from roots).
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