Is Laminaria Saccharina Extract safe in cosmetics?
Laminaria Saccharina Extract has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
INCI: LAMINARIA SACCHARINA EXTRACT
Laminaria Saccharina Extract (CAS 90046-14-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, skin protecting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, skin protecting
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — GRAS (21 CFR 184.1120); Laminaria saccharina is explicitly named in 21 CFR 172.365 as approved kelp
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Laminaria Saccharina Extract.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
depigmentation
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Laminaria Saccharina Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Chemical Function
Humectant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Laminaria Saccharina Extract allowed in the EU?
Laminaria Saccharina Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Laminaria Saccharina Extract do in cosmetics?
Laminaria Saccharina Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90046-14-3.
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