Is Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Active Ingredient
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract
INCI: LYCIUM BARBARUM FRUIT EXTRACT
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract (CAS 85085-46-7) is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antioxidant, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA restriction or prohibition identified for cosmetic use. Not classified under OTC sunscreen monograph. No CIR safety assessment located specifically for this INCI; general cosmetic use permitted as an inactive ingredient subject to standard safety substantiation requirements.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Astringent
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract.
Regulatory Flags
botanical-extract
sensitization-potential
no-concentration-limit
no-sccs-opinion
no-cir-assessment
ltp-cross-reactivity
Chemical Function
Astringent
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?
Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract functions as: Antioxidant, skin conditioning. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85085-46-7.
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