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Expert Verdict
Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids and precocene I and II (chromene compounds with insecticidal activity). Demonstrates AQP3 upregulation activity but lacks adequate safety profiling for dermal use.
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Is Ageratum Houstonianum Extract safe in cosmetics?
Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids and precocene I and II (chromene compounds with insecticidal activity). Demonstrates AQP3 upregulation activity but lacks adequate safety profiling for dermal use. The EU classifies Ageratum Houstonianum Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Ageratum Houstonianum Extract allowed in the EU?
Ageratum Houstonianum Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ageratum Houstonianum Extract do in cosmetics?
Ageratum Houstonianum Extract functions as: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in CosIng.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ageratum Houstonianum Extract?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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