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A plant extract from the leaves of Alpinia zerumbet (shell ginger, Zingiberaceae family), used primarily for antimicrobial, antioxidant, and sebum-regulating properties. Rich in flavonoids (kaempferol, quercetin, pinocembrin), polyphenols, and essential oil components (1,8-cineole, terpinen-4-ol). Not listed in EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II or Annex III. Not prohibited by FDA for cosmetic use. Oral toxicology of hydroalcoholic extract shows LD50 ~10 g/kg in mice; topical cosmetic use at typical concentrations poses negligible systemic risk. Well tolerated on most skin types including sensitive; patch testing advisable for Zingiberaceae-sensitive individuals.
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Is Alpinia Zerumbet Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
A plant extract from the leaves of Alpinia zerumbet (shell ginger, Zingiberaceae family), used primarily for antimicrobial, antioxidant, and sebum-regulating properties. Rich in flavonoids (kaempferol, quercetin, pinocembrin), polyphenols, and essential oil components (1,8-cineole, terpinen-4-ol). Not listed in EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex II or Annex III. Not prohibited by FDA for cosmetic use. Oral toxicology of hydroalcoholic extract shows LD50 ~10 g/kg in mice; topical cosmetic use at typical concentrations poses negligible systemic risk. Well tolerated on most skin types including sensitive; patch testing advisable for Zingiberaceae-sensitive individuals. The EU classifies Alpinia Zerumbet Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Alpinia Zerumbet Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Alpinia Zerumbet Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Alpinia Zerumbet Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Alpinia Zerumbet Leaf Extract functions as: Antimicrobial; Skin Conditioning; Antioxidant; Antiseborrhoeic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
What is the Margin of Safety for Alpinia Zerumbet Leaf 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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