Is Berberis Aquifolium Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Berberis Aquifolium Root Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Berberis Aquifolium Root Extract
Also known as: Citrus terpenes, Citrus peels extract (Citrus spp.), Curacao peel extract (Citrus aurantium L.), EINECS 304-454-3, FEMA No. 2318 (+1 more)
INCI: BERBERIS AQUIFOLIUM EXTRACT
Berberis Aquifolium Root Extract (CAS 94266-47-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as skin conditioning, antimicrobial, antioxidant, soothing, anti-inflammatory. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
skin conditioning, antimicrobial, antioxidant, soothing, anti-inflammatory
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific restrictions; used in acne and psoriasis treatments; berberine alkaloid provides antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activity
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Berberis Aquifolium Root Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Solubility enhancer
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Berberis Aquifolium Root Extract.
Regulatory Flags
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
Citrus terpenes
Citrus peels extract (Citrus spp.)
Curacao peel extract (Citrus aurantium L.)
EINECS 304-454-3
FEMA No. 2318
FEMA No. 2344
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
Cleaning products and household care; Europe
Cleaning products and household care - laundry and fabric treatment - laundry stain remover; Europe
IFRA Transparency
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Cleaning products and household care; Europe
Cleaning products and household care - laundry and fabric treatment - laundry stain remover; Europe
fracking; water
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Europe; Pesticides
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Berberis Aquifolium Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Berberis Aquifolium Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Berberis Aquifolium Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Berberis Aquifolium Root Extract functions as: skin conditioning, antimicrobial, antioxidant, soothing, anti-inflammatory. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 94266-47-4.
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