Arjun Tree Bark Extract

INCI: TERMINALIA ARJUNA BARK EXTRACT

CAS Number
93456-04-3
Function
skin conditioning, antioxidant, skin protecting
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restrictions for topical use. Sufficient safety data not available for use during pregnancy/breastfeeding; avoid in those cases.

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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 the bark of Terminalia arjuna (Arjun tree), family Combretaceae, containing tannins, flavonoids, saponins, phytosterols, lactones, and phenolic compounds. Functions as a skin conditioner, antioxidant, and moisturizer with scientific support and generally good safety profile for topical use.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

ayurvedic tannin-rich antioxidant-active avoid-in-pregnancy

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arjun Tree Bark Extract safe in cosmetics?

Extract from the bark of Terminalia arjuna (Arjun tree), family Combretaceae, containing tannins, flavonoids, saponins, phytosterols, lactones, and phenolic compounds. Functions as a skin conditioner, antioxidant, and moisturizer with scientific support and generally good safety profile for topical use. The EU classifies Arjun Tree Bark Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Arjun Tree Bark Extract allowed in the EU?

Arjun Tree Bark Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Arjun Tree Bark Extract do in cosmetics?

Arjun Tree Bark Extract functions as: skin conditioning, antioxidant, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93456-04-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Arjun Tree Bark 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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