Arctigenin

INCI: ARCTIGENIN

CAS Number
7770-78-7
Function
Skin Conditioning; antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin-lightening activity
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated by FDA; no CIR safety assessment published

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Arctigenin exhibits potent biological activity including NF-κB inhibition, anti-proliferative, and STAT3 inhibition effects, which raises safety concern at higher concentrations. Insufficient cosmetic safety data exists; use at low concentrations until formal safety assessment is available.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arctigenin safe in cosmetics?

Arctigenin exhibits potent biological activity including NF-κB inhibition, anti-proliferative, and STAT3 inhibition effects, which raises safety concern at higher concentrations. Insufficient cosmetic safety data exists; use at low concentrations until formal safety assessment is available. The EU classifies Arctigenin as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Arctigenin allowed in the EU?

Arctigenin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Arctigenin do in cosmetics?

Arctigenin functions as: Skin Conditioning; antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin-lightening activity. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7770-78-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Arctigenin?

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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