Is Griffonia Simplicifolia Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?
Griffonia Simplicifolia Seed Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Griffonia Simplicifolia Seed Extract
INCI: GRIFFONIA SIMPLICIFOLIA SEED EXTRACT
Griffonia Simplicifolia Seed Extract (CAS 90045-52-6 (commonly cited for Griffonia simplicifolia extract)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, skin lightening/depigmenting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
90045-52-6 (commonly cited for Griffonia simplicifolia extract)
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Function
Skin conditioning, skin lightening/depigmenting
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibition for topical cosmetic use
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Griffonia Simplicifolia Seed Extract allowed in the EU?
Griffonia Simplicifolia Seed Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Griffonia Simplicifolia Seed Extract do in cosmetics?
Griffonia Simplicifolia Seed Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, skin lightening/depigmenting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90045-52-6 (commonly cited for Griffonia simplicifolia extract).
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