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Ardisia Crenata Extract

INCI: ARDISIA CRENATA EXTRACT

Function
skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restrictions for topical use. Limited clinical data; safety is based on traditional use and general low-risk botanical profile.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Extract from Ardisia crenata (Coralberry/Coral Bush, family Primulaceae) listed in EU COSING database, used for skin conditioning. Contains triterpenoid saponins and berberine-related compounds traditionally used in Asian phytomedicine. Limited cosmetic safety data but generally considered low risk at typical use levels.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

asian-botanicals traditional-use limited-clinical-data

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ardisia Crenata Extract safe in cosmetics?

Extract from Ardisia crenata (Coralberry/Coral Bush, family Primulaceae) listed in EU COSING database, used for skin conditioning. Contains triterpenoid saponins and berberine-related compounds traditionally used in Asian phytomedicine. Limited cosmetic safety data but generally considered low risk at typical use levels. The EU classifies Ardisia Crenata Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ardisia Crenata Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Ardisia Crenata Extract do in cosmetics?

Ardisia Crenata Extract functions as: skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ardisia Crenata 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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