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Asparagus Officinalis Root Extract

INCI: ASPARAGUS OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
84649-90-1
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-aging
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No dedicated CIR safety assessment; not on FDA prohibited/restricted list; asparagus seed/root extract has FEMA food flavor GRAS history; no specific cosmetic-use NOAEL established

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Safe at typical cosmetic use concentrations with strong antioxidant and multi-target anti-aging profile including MMP-1 inhibition (83.4%), elastase inhibition (70.4%), and hyaluronidase inhibition (75.2%); low sensitization risk in finished formulations; no EU or US restrictions.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant_extract liliaceae_family antioxidant skin_conditioning anti_aging mmp1_inhibitor no_cir_review mos_estimated weak_contact_allergen_raw_plant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asparagus Officinalis Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

Safe at typical cosmetic use concentrations with strong antioxidant and multi-target anti-aging profile including MMP-1 inhibition (83.4%), elastase inhibition (70.4%), and hyaluronidase inhibition (75.2%); low sensitization risk in finished formulations; no EU or US restrictions. The EU classifies Asparagus Officinalis Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Asparagus Officinalis Root Extract allowed in the EU?

Asparagus Officinalis Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Asparagus Officinalis Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Asparagus Officinalis Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-aging. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84649-90-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Asparagus Officinalis Root 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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