Is Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Extract safe in cosmetics?
Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Extract
INCI: UNCARIA TOMENTOSA BARK EXTRACT
Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Extract (CAS Not specifically assigned for bark extract (whole plant extract may have provisional numbers)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, antioxidant, skin protecting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not specifically assigned for bark extract (whole plant extract may have provisional numbers)
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Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, skin protecting
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; Cat's Claw is also sold as dietary supplement (DSHEA); no cosmetic-specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Extract.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Extract allowed in the EU?
Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Extract do in cosmetics?
Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned for bark extract (whole plant extract may have provisional numbers).
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