Is Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract
INCI: BUPLEURUM FALCATUM ROOT EXTRACT
Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract (CAS 89958-12-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, slimming/anti-cellulite agent, energising agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, slimming/anti-cellulite agent, energising agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not formally established — supplier data may include supportive toxicological endpoints; request from supplier
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "223749-110-3", "ingredient_class": "antioxidant_pollution_shield", "primary_mechanism": "barrier_reinforcement", "pollution_types_targeted": "PM2_5", "IR_A_protection": "no", "visible_light_protection": "no", "digital_screen_protection_claim": "no", "PAH_neutralization": "no", "ozone_protection": "no", "mitochondrial_protection": "no", "Nrf2_activation": "no", "AhR_pathway_modulati…
depigmentation
{"cas_number": "not established", "ingredient_class": "combined_mechanism", "primary_mechanism_of_action": "Traditional Chinese/Asian medicine ingredients with tyrosinase inhibition", "secondary_mechanisms": "Variable", "molecular_target": "other", "tyrosinase_inhibition_IC50_uM": "varies", "tyrosinase_inhibition_type": "competitive", "melanin_reduction_pct_in_vitro": "25-45", "melanin_reduction_p…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Astringent
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Chemical Function
Astringent
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Bupleurum Falcatum Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, slimming/anti-cellulite agent, energising agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89958-12-3.
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