Alpinia Galanga Root Extract

INCI: ALPINIA GALANGA ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
84625-26-3
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, antimicrobial
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No dedicated CIR safety assessment; not on FDA prohibited or restricted list; GRAS status for food use (Alpinia spp.) supports broad safety profile; EWG Skin Deep rates ingredient LOW across all hazard categories (cancer, immunotoxicity, developmental/reproductive toxicity, use restrictions)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Safe for use in cosmetics at typical concentrations; no EU or US regulatory restrictions apply; well-supported by EWG low-hazard rating and antioxidant and antimicrobial bioactivities provide functional benefit

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract skin-conditioning antioxidant antimicrobial gras-food low-ewg zingiberaceae

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alpinia Galanga Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

Safe for use in cosmetics at typical concentrations; no EU or US regulatory restrictions apply; well-supported by EWG low-hazard rating and antioxidant and antimicrobial bioactivities provide functional benefit The EU classifies Alpinia Galanga Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Alpinia Galanga Root Extract allowed in the EU?

Alpinia Galanga Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Alpinia Galanga Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Alpinia Galanga Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84625-26-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Alpinia Galanga Root 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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