Is Usnea Barbata Extract safe in cosmetics?
Usnea Barbata Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Usnea Barbata Extract
Also known as: EINECS 283-658-3, Pleo usnea
INCI: USNEA BARBATA EXTRACT
Usnea Barbata Extract (CAS 84696-53-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Deodorant (antimicrobial primarily due to usnic acid content). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Deodorant (antimicrobial primarily due to usnic acid content)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted with no FDA restriction; however, usnic acid (the key active) has hepatotoxicity concerns in oral supplements
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Usnea Barbata Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (1)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Usnea Barbata Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
EINECS 283-658-3
Pleo usnea
Chemical Function
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Usnea Barbata Extract allowed in the EU?
Usnea Barbata Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Usnea Barbata Extract do in cosmetics?
Usnea Barbata Extract functions as: Deodorant (antimicrobial primarily due to usnic acid content). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-53-7.
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