Argania Spinosa Extract

INCI: ARGANIA SPINOSA EXTRACT

CAS Number
223747-87-3 (shared with kernel-derived materials)
Function
Skin conditioning, smoothing, antioxidant, sebum regulator
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” FDA UNII: 8H7X7XB54H; CIR reviewed argan-derived oils/extracts as safe

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Well-characterized with long history of safe use in food and cosmetics. Ensure botanical part specification is clear in CPSR (whole plant vs. kernel vs. leaf).

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Argania Spinosa Extract safe in cosmetics?

Well-characterized with long history of safe use in food and cosmetics. Ensure botanical part specification is clear in CPSR (whole plant vs. kernel vs. leaf). The EU classifies Argania Spinosa Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Argania Spinosa Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Argania Spinosa Extract do in cosmetics?

Argania Spinosa Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, smoothing, antioxidant, sebum regulator. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 223747-87-3 (shared with kernel-derived materials).

What is the Margin of Safety for Argania Spinosa 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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