Is Withania Somnifera Leaf/Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Withania Somnifera Leaf/Root Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Withania Somnifera Leaf/Root Extract
INCI: WITHANIA SOMNIFERA LEAF/ROOT EXTRACT
Withania Somnifera Leaf/Root Extract (CAS 90147-43-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in food safety data.
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Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; no specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Withania Somnifera Leaf/Root Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Biocide
Bleaching agent
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Withania Somnifera Leaf/Root Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Cross-Vertical Safety Context
Same-CAS public records found in food safety data.
SOURCE
EFSA / FDA GRAS
food_additives
Food Safety Data
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Food Name
Ashwagandha extract
Food Category
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Withania Somnifera Leaf/Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Withania Somnifera Leaf/Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Withania Somnifera Leaf/Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Withania Somnifera Leaf/Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90147-43-6.
Is Withania Somnifera Leaf/Root Extract used outside cosmetics?
Withania Somnifera Leaf/Root Extract also appears in food safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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