Is Kudzu Root Extract (Pueraria Lobata) safe in cosmetics?
Kudzu Root Extract (Pueraria Lobata) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Kudzu Root Extract (Pueraria Lobata)
INCI: PUERARIA LOBATA ROOT EXTRACT
Kudzu Root Extract (Pueraria Lobata) (CAS 223748-32-1 (Pueraria Lobata Root Extract)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, Humectant, Moisturizing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, UV Absorber. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antioxidant, Humectant, Moisturizing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, UV Absorber
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; no FDA restriction; no CIR final report specific to this ingredient
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Kudzu Root Extract (Pueraria Lobata).
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
anti_pollution
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Kudzu Root Extract (Pueraria Lobata).
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kudzu Root Extract (Pueraria Lobata) allowed in the EU?
Kudzu Root Extract (Pueraria Lobata) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Kudzu Root Extract (Pueraria Lobata) do in cosmetics?
Kudzu Root Extract (Pueraria Lobata) functions as: Antioxidant, Humectant, Moisturizing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, UV Absorber. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 223748-32-1 (Pueraria Lobata Root Extract).
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