Is Mangostin safe in cosmetics?
Mangostin has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mangostin
INCI: MANGOSTIN (OFTEN SOURCED VIA GARCINIA MANGOSTANA EXTRACTS)
Mangostin (CAS 6147-11-1 (α-mangostin)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; antimicrobial; 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; anti-inflammatory; antimicrobial; skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no prohibitions or restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mangostin.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Mangostin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mangostin allowed in the EU?
Mangostin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mangostin do in cosmetics?
Mangostin functions as: Antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; antimicrobial; skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6147-11-1 (α-mangostin).
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