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Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract

INCI: ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA-URSI LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
84776-10-3
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, skin brightening, antimicrobial
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 7%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No dedicated CIR monograph for the whole extract; arbutin (the key active) not separately assessed by CIR; hydroquinone (potential hydrolysis product) assessed by CIR as unsafe in leave-on cosmetics; FDA does not restrict arbutin or bearberry extract by name.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Safe at typical cosmetic concentrations when beta-arbutin content is controlled per EU Regulation 2024/996 (max 7% in face creams) and hydroquinone impurity remains at unavoidable trace levels; SCCS OPINION/1642/22 supports safety; endocrine disruption flagged as theoretical concern at high exposure driving the EU restriction; well-established skin brightening and antioxidant ingredient with long history of use.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant_extract arbutin_source skin_brightening tyrosinase_inhibitor eu_restricted_2024 hydroquinone_precursor_risk endocrine_disruption_concern ericaceae_family antioxidant antimicrobial leave_on_caution

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

Safe at typical cosmetic concentrations when beta-arbutin content is controlled per EU Regulation 2024/996 (max 7% in face creams) and hydroquinone impurity remains at unavoidable trace levels; SCCS OPINION/1642/22 supports safety; endocrine disruption flagged as theoretical concern at high exposure driving the EU restriction; well-established skin brightening and antioxidant ingredient with long history of use. The EU classifies Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 7%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, skin brightening, antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84776-10-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf 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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