Is Ellagic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Ellagic Acid has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Active Ingredient
Ellagic Acid
INCI: ELLAGIC ACID
Ellagic Acid (CAS None) is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
5%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Final Report: The Cosmetic Ingredient Review has not published a dedicated safety assessment
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ellagic Acid.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
10 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
acne
{"cas_number": "476-66-4", "anti_acne_mechanism": "anti_inflammatory", "comedogenicity_rating_0_to_5": "0", "acne_type_efficacy": "inflammatory", "sebum_reduction_pct_clinical": "0-10", "prescription_required_usa": "No", "otc_drug_monograph_category": "No", "max_otc_concentration_pct": "No limit", "japan_quasi_drug_anti_acne": "No", "korea_functional_cosmetic_acne": "No", "eu_cosmetic_restriction_…
anti_aging
{"anti_aging_claim": "brightening, antioxidant-protection", "mechanism_of_action": "Bioactive compound, specialized mechanism", "target_skin_layer": "epidermis, dermis", "collagen_stimulation": "Mild", "elastin_protection": "Mild", "wrinkle_reduction_pct": "10-18", "clinical_study_duration_weeks": "12", "sample_size": "35", "double_blind": "Yes", "placebo_controlled": "Yes", "published_journal": "…
anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "476-66-4", "ingredient_class": "antioxidant_pollution_shield", "primary_mechanism": "free_radical_scavenging", "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_modulation…
antioxidant
{"cas_number": "476-66-4", "antioxidant_class": "polyphenol", "chemical_subclass": "dimerized gallic acid", "molecular_weight_daltons": "302.19", "orac_value_umol_te_per_g": "14200", "dpph_radical_scavenging_ic50_ug_per_ml": "20-35", "abts_trolox_equivalent": "0.95", "singlet_oxygen_quenching": "high", "superoxide_dismutase_mimetic": "moderate", "hydroxyl_radical_scavenging": "high", "lipid_peroxi…
concentration
{"min_concentration_pct": "0.1", "max_concentration_pct": "1.0", "typical_concentration_pct": "0.5", "product_type": "Moisturizer", "function_at_concentration": "Brightening", "source": "Clinical literature"}
cost_pricing
{"cost_tier": "premium", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_low": "120", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_high": "220", "natural_premium_markup_pct": "150", "organic_certified_premium_pct": "280", "supply_chain_volatility": "medium", "primary_source_region": "China/India", "synthetic_vs_natural_cost_ratio": "2.5", "bulk_discount_threshold_kg": "10", "seasonal_price_variation": "medium", "commodity_or_specialty"…
depigmentation
{"cas_number": "476-66-4", "ingredient_class": "tyrosinase_inhibitor", "primary_mechanism_of_action": "Polyphenol from berries/pomegranate; copper chelation tyrosinase inhibition", "secondary_mechanisms": "Variable", "molecular_target": "tyrosinase", "tyrosinase_inhibition_IC50_uM": "varies", "tyrosinase_inhibition_type": "competitive", "melanin_reduction_pct_in_vitro": "25-45", "melanin_reduction…
interactions
{"ingredient_2": "Niacinamide", "interaction_type": "synergistic", "severity": "beneficial", "effect": "Dual brightening, antioxidant protection", "recommendation": "Compatible; gentle brightening combination", "data_source": "Formulation science literature, dermatological research, cosmetic chemistry best practices", "last_updated": "2026-03-05"}
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ellagic Acid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ellagic Acid allowed in the EU?
Ellagic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ellagic Acid do in cosmetics?
Ellagic Acid functions as: Skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: None.
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