Is Usnea Longissima Extract safe in cosmetics?
Usnea Longissima Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Usnea Longissima Extract
INCI: USNEA LONGISSIMA EXTRACT
Usnea Longissima Extract (CAS Not assigned (complex botanical extract)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, antioxidant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Usnea Longissima Extract.
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Usnea Longissima Extract allowed in the EU?
Usnea Longissima Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Usnea Longissima Extract do in cosmetics?
Usnea Longissima Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex botanical extract).
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