Is Mulberry Extract safe in cosmetics?
Mulberry Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Active Ingredient
Mulberry Extract
Also known as: Black mulberry, EINECS 290-072-1, Morus nigra leaf
INCI: MORUS ALBA ROOT EXTRACT
Mulberry Extract (CAS 90064-11-2) is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as Skin brightening / Antioxidant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin brightening / Antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA permits use as a cosmetic ingredient without pre-market approval. Not classified as a sunscreen active under OTC Drug Monograph. No CIR safety assessment published specifically for Morus alba root extract. Subject to MoCRA (2022) requirements. Any therapeutic claims would require drug approval pathway.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mulberry Extract.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
anti_aging
{"anti_aging_claim": "brightening, dark-spot-reduction", "mechanism_of_action": "Mulberroside, arbutin", "target_skin_layer": "epidermis", "collagen_stimulation": "No", "elastin_protection": "Mild", "wrinkle_reduction_pct": "8-15", "clinical_study_duration_weeks": "8", "sample_size": "30", "double_blind": "Yes", "placebo_controlled": "Yes", "published_journal": "Phytotherapy Research, JOCD", "impr…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Astringent
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Mulberry Extract.
Regulatory Flags
tyrosinase-inhibitor
skin-lightening
botanical-extract
antioxidant
hair-conditioning
photodegradation-risk
no-sccs-opinion
mocra-subject
limited-dermal-absorption-data
no-phototoxicity-data
Known Synonyms
Black mulberry
EINECS 290-072-1
Morus nigra leaf
Chemical Function
Humectant
Astringent
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mulberry Extract allowed in the EU?
Mulberry Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mulberry Extract do in cosmetics?
Mulberry Extract functions as: Skin brightening / Antioxidant. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90064-11-2.
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