Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract

INCI: ALPINIA KATSUMADAI SEED EXTRACT

Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, skin brightening, anti-melanogenic, soothing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No CIR dedicated monograph; not on FDA prohibited/restricted list; long history of traditional use in TCM supports general safety; approved for quasi-drug use in Japan

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Safe at typical cosmetic concentrations with well-established antioxidant and skin-brightening efficacy; suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?

Safe at typical cosmetic concentrations with well-established antioxidant and skin-brightening efficacy; suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin. The EU classifies Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract do in cosmetics?

Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, skin brightening, anti-melanogenic, soothing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for Alpinia Katsumadai Seed Extract?

adequate 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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