Is Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
INCI: SERENOA SERRULATA FRUIT EXTRACT
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract (CAS 89957-98-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as 5α-reductase inhibitor; DHT-reduction; hair loss prevention. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 1-5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in pharmaceutical data.
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Function
5α-reductase inhibitor; DHT-reduction; hair loss prevention
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
1-5%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Cosmetic ingredient in topical application. When used as a cosmetic without hair-regrowth drug claims, no drug registration required. Occupies cosmetic/supplement space positioning.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract.
Regulatory Flags
dht-inhibitor
5-alpha-reductase
hair-loss
men-s-hair
cosmetic-classification
androgenetic-alopecia
Chemical Function
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in pharmaceutical data.
SOURCE
ChEMBL / DrugCentral / FAERS
DB_PHARMA count match
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS rows from the pharmaceutical spoke database.
Adverse Event Associations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 1-5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract functions as: 5α-reductase inhibitor; DHT-reduction; hair loss prevention. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89957-98-2.
Is Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract used outside cosmetics?
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract also appears in pharmaceutical data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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