Is Gotu Kola Extract safe in cosmetics?
Gotu Kola Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Active Ingredient
Gotu Kola Extract
Also known as: gotu kola
INCI: CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT
Gotu Kola Extract (CAS 84696-21-9) is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, wound healing; TECA complex. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Function
Skin conditioning, wound healing; TECA complex
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR Expert Panel (2023) concluded safe in present practices when formulated to be non-sensitizing. Max reported use 0.5% (face/neck). Oral reproductive toxicity in male rats does not translate to cosmetic exposure risk.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Gotu Kola Extract.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Typical Use Concentrations
Reported concentration ranges per product category from SCCS/CIR/industry sources.
| Product Category | Typical Range | Max Reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face Cream | 0.1–2 | 5 | CIR/VCRP |
| Serum | 0.1–2 | 5 | CIR/VCRP |
Additional Ingredient Properties
10 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
acne
{"cas_number": "84696-21-9", "anti_acne_mechanism": "anti_inflammatory", "comedogenicity_rating_0_to_5": "0", "acne_type_efficacy": "inflammatory", "p_acnes_mic_ug_per_ml": ">2000", "sebum_reduction_pct_clinical": "0-5", "optimal_ph_for_efficacy": "5.0-7.0", "prescription_required_usa": "No", "otc_drug_monograph_category": "No", "max_otc_concentration_pct": "No limit", "japan_quasi_drug_anti_acne"…
anti_aging
{"anti_aging_claim": "anti-wrinkle, barrier-repair, collagen-boosting", "mechanism_of_action": "Triterpenoids, madecassoside, asiaticoside stimulate collagen", "target_skin_layer": "epidermis", "collagen_stimulation": "Mild", "elastin_protection": "Mild", "wrinkle_reduction_pct": "12-20", "clinical_study_duration_weeks": "8", "sample_size": "30", "double_blind": "Yes", "placebo_controlled": "Yes",…
anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "84696-21-9", "ingredient_class": "antioxidant_pollution_shield", "primary_mechanism": "barrier_reinforcement", "pollution_types_targeted": "PM2_5/UV_A", "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_modul…
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "0", "irritancy_rating": "0", "skin_type_suitability": "all,oily,sensitive,combination,normal,acne-prone,rosacea", "acne_safe": "yes", "source": "Wound healing"}
concentration
{"min_concentration_pct": "0.5", "max_concentration_pct": "3.0", "typical_concentration_pct": "1.5", "product_type": "Toner", "function_at_concentration": "Soothing", "source": "Clinical literature"}
hair_care
{"hair_function": "scalp-care", "hair_type_suitability": "all", "curl_pattern_suitability": "all", "porosity_suitability": "all", "protein_sensitivity": "neutral", "moisture_protein_balance": "yes", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "no", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_safe": "neutral", "kerati…
pediatric_safety
{"safe_for_newborn_0_6m": "yes", "safe_for_infant_6_12m": "yes", "safe_for_toddler_1_3y": "yes", "safe_for_child_3_12y": "yes", "safe_for_teen_12_18y": "yes", "pediatric_max_concentration_pct": "5.0", "adult_max_concentration_pct": "5.0", "pediatric_dermal_absorption_factor": "normal", "diaper_area_safe": "yes", "pediatric_allergy_prevalence": "low", "banned_in_children_products_eu": "no", "banned…
ph_stability
{"optimal_ph_min": "5.0", "optimal_ph_max": "6.5", "stable_ph_min": "4.5", "stable_ph_max": "7.0", "degrades_above_ph": "7.5", "degrades_below_ph": "4.0", "ph_dependent_function": "Wound healing; stable moderate pH", "formulation_note": "Triterpenoids stable in acidic to neutral", "source": "Formulation literature"}
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Cleaning agent
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Gotu Kola Extract.
Regulatory Flags
cir-reviewed
no-sccs-opinion
weak-sensitizer-risk
reproductive-toxicity-oral-high-dose
low-dermal-absorption
Known Synonyms
gotu kola
Chemical Function
Antioxidant
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Cleaning agent
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gotu Kola Extract allowed in the EU?
Gotu Kola Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Gotu Kola Extract do in cosmetics?
Gotu Kola Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, wound healing; TECA complex. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-21-9.
Is Gotu Kola Extract used outside cosmetics?
Gotu Kola Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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