Is Deschampsia Antarctica Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Deschampsia Antarctica Leaf Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Deschampsia Antarctica Leaf Extract
INCI: DESCHAMPSIA ANTARCTICA LEAF EXTRACT
Deschampsia Antarctica Leaf Extract (CAS Not assigned (botanical extract from *Deschampsia antarctica*, Poaceae)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, UV absorber. 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 (botanical extract from *Deschampsia antarctica*, Poaceae)
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Function
Antioxidant, UV absorber
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Permitted as cosmetic ingredient but UV absorption claims may trigger OTC sunscreen drug classification under FDA monograph. If product makes SPF claims, regulatory classification shifts to drug/sunscreen.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Deschampsia Antarctica Leaf Extract.
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Deschampsia Antarctica Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Deschampsia Antarctica Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Deschampsia Antarctica Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Deschampsia Antarctica Leaf Extract functions as: Antioxidant, UV absorber. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (botanical extract from *Deschampsia antarctica*, Poaceae).
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