Is Bee Venom Extract safe in cosmetics?
Bee Venom Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Bee Venom Extract
INCI: BEE VENOM EXTRACT
Bee Venom Extract (CAS Not assigned (complex biological mixture); apitoxin referenced under CAS 20449-79-0 (melittin component)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, anti-aging. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not assigned (complex biological mixture); apitoxin referenced under CAS 20449-79-0 (melittin component)
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Function
Skin conditioning, anti-aging
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted with no specific restriction for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bee Venom Extract.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Bee Venom Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bee Venom Extract allowed in the EU?
Bee Venom Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bee Venom Extract do in cosmetics?
Bee Venom Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, anti-aging. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex biological mixture); apitoxin referenced under CAS 20449-79-0 (melittin component).
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