Is Cysteine/Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin safe in cosmetics?
Cysteine/Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Cysteine/Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin
INCI: CYSTEINE/OLIGOMERIC PROANTHOCYANIDIN
Cysteine/Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin (CAS Not uniquely assigned; complex of cysteine and oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) from plant sources; treated as a mixture) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned; complex of cysteine and oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) from plant sources; treated as a mixture
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Function
Skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restriction; allowed as a cosmetic skin-conditioning ingredient if safe; plant polyphenol complex may be considered GRAS-like in food but must be substantiated for topical use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cysteine/Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cysteine/Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cysteine/Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin allowed in the EU?
Cysteine/Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cysteine/Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin do in cosmetics?
Cysteine/Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin functions as: Skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned; complex of cysteine and oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) from plant sources; treated as a mixture.
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