Is Retinyl Palmitate/Carrot Polypeptide safe in cosmetics?
Retinyl Palmitate/Carrot Polypeptide has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Retinyl Palmitate/Carrot Polypeptide
INCI: RETINYL PALMITATE/CARROT POLYPEPTIDE [^1_14]
Retinyl Palmitate/Carrot Polypeptide (CAS Not individually assigned (components: Retinyl Palmitate 79-81-2 + Carrot-derived polypeptide) [^1_13]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Anti-aging [^1_15][^1_14]. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually assigned (components: Retinyl Palmitate 79-81-2 + Carrot-derived polypeptide) [^1_13]
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Anti-aging [^1_15][^1_14]
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Retinyl palmitate CIR-assessed as safe (1987, reaffirmed 2005); conjugate not individually assessed [^1_12]
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Retinyl Palmitate/Carrot Polypeptide.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Retinyl Palmitate/Carrot Polypeptide.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Retinyl Palmitate/Carrot Polypeptide allowed in the EU?
Retinyl Palmitate/Carrot Polypeptide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Retinyl Palmitate/Carrot Polypeptide do in cosmetics?
Retinyl Palmitate/Carrot Polypeptide functions as: Skin Conditioning, Anti-aging [^1_15][^1_14]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (components: Retinyl Palmitate 79-81-2 + Carrot-derived polypeptide) [^1_13].
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