Is Lepidium Meyenii Root Powder safe in cosmetics?
Lepidium Meyenii Root Powder has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Lepidium Meyenii Root Powder
INCI: LEPIDIUM MEYENII ROOT POWDER
Lepidium Meyenii Root Powder (CAS Not specifically assigned (raw material; root extract CAS 828927-86-2 applies to extracted form)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Abrasive (physical exfoliant potential). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (raw material; root extract CAS 828927-86-2 applies to extracted form)
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Abrasive (physical exfoliant potential)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not prohibited or restricted
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Lepidium Meyenii Root Powder.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lepidium Meyenii Root Powder allowed in the EU?
Lepidium Meyenii Root Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lepidium Meyenii Root Powder do in cosmetics?
Lepidium Meyenii Root Powder functions as: Skin Conditioning, Abrasive (physical exfoliant potential). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (raw material; root extract CAS 828927-86-2 applies to extracted form).
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