Ascophyllum Nodosum/Fucus Vesiculosus Extract

INCI: ASCOPHYLLUM NODOSUM/FUCUS VESICULOSUS EXTRACT

CAS Number
No single CAS for the combined extract
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Both parent species reviewed by CIR and found safe in present practices of use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Combined marine extract with standard heavy metal, iodine, and microbiological testing requirements; Fucus vesiculosus can contain significant iodine levels, which may be relevant for thyroid-sensitive individuals in leave-on products.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ascophyllum Nodosum/Fucus Vesiculosus Extract safe in cosmetics?

Combined marine extract with standard heavy metal, iodine, and microbiological testing requirements; Fucus vesiculosus can contain significant iodine levels, which may be relevant for thyroid-sensitive individuals in leave-on products. The EU classifies Ascophyllum Nodosum/Fucus Vesiculosus Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ascophyllum Nodosum/Fucus Vesiculosus Extract allowed in the EU?

Ascophyllum Nodosum/Fucus Vesiculosus Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ascophyllum Nodosum/Fucus Vesiculosus Extract do in cosmetics?

Ascophyllum Nodosum/Fucus Vesiculosus Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS for the combined extract.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ascophyllum Nodosum/Fucus Vesiculosus 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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