Is Lycium Chinense Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Lycium Chinense Root Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Lycium Chinense Root Extract
INCI: LYCIUM CHINENSE ROOT EXTRACT
Lycium Chinense Root Extract (CAS 913545-16-1 (shared with fruit extract in some registries) [^1_7]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
913545-16-1 (shared with fruit extract in some registries) [^1_7]
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Function
Antioxidant, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no prohibition under 21 CFR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lycium Chinense Root Extract.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Lycium Chinense Root Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lycium Chinense Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Lycium Chinense Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lycium Chinense Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Lycium Chinense Root Extract functions as: Antioxidant, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 913545-16-1 (shared with fruit extract in some registries) [^1_7].
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