Is Ephedra Distachya Extract safe in cosmetics?
Ephedra Distachya Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ephedra Distachya Extract
INCI: EPHEDRA DISTACHYA EXTRACT
Ephedra Distachya Extract (CAS 84625-36-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning / tonic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning / tonic
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Caution — 21 CFR 119.1 bans ephedrine alkaloids in dietary supplements; cosmetics are not explicitly covered but ephedrine is a controlled substance (21 CFR 1308); FDA may view topical ephedra as misbranded/adulterated if drug claims are implied
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ephedra Distachya Extract.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ephedra Distachya Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ephedra Distachya Extract allowed in the EU?
Ephedra Distachya Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ephedra Distachya Extract do in cosmetics?
Ephedra Distachya Extract functions as: Skin conditioning / tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84625-36-5.
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