Ardisia Japonica Branch/Leaf Extract
INCI: ARDISIA JAPONICA BRANCH/LEAF EXTRACT
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Ardisia japonica (marlberry) is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and contains bergenin, ardisianone, and various quinones. Some constituents show hepatotoxicity in oral studies, but no published dermal safety studies exist. Data-gap concerns similar to other Ardisia species.
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Is Ardisia Japonica Branch/Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Ardisia japonica (marlberry) is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and contains bergenin, ardisianone, and various quinones. Some constituents show hepatotoxicity in oral studies, but no published dermal safety studies exist. Data-gap concerns similar to other Ardisia species. The EU classifies Ardisia Japonica Branch/Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Ardisia Japonica Branch/Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Ardisia Japonica Branch/Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ardisia Japonica Branch/Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Ardisia Japonica Branch/Leaf Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ardisia Japonica Branch/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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