Asparagus Racemosus Root Extract

INCI: ASPARAGUS RACEMOSUS ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
Function
Skin conditioning, antimicrobial, emollient, antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No CIR dedicated monograph; not on FDA prohibited/restricted list; long Ayurvedic (Shatavari) and food-grade history supports topical safety; UNII Y8P1YR4920 registered in FDA SRS

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Safe at typical cosmetic use concentrations; well-tolerated in clinical and in vitro studies with no adverse events at 500 mg oral dose; valued for antioxidant, anti-sebum, and skin-conditioning activity driven by shatavarins and polyphenols; suitable for anti-aging, emollient, and cleansing formulations.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant_extract ayurvedic_origin shatavari antioxidant skin_conditioning antimicrobial steroidal_saponins no_cir_monograph cosing_registered low_use_frequency

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asparagus Racemosus Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

Safe at typical cosmetic use concentrations; well-tolerated in clinical and in vitro studies with no adverse events at 500 mg oral dose; valued for antioxidant, anti-sebum, and skin-conditioning activity driven by shatavarins and polyphenols; suitable for anti-aging, emollient, and cleansing formulations. The EU classifies Asparagus Racemosus Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Asparagus Racemosus Root Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Asparagus Racemosus Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Asparagus Racemosus Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antimicrobial, emollient, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: —.

What is the Margin of Safety for Asparagus Racemosus Root 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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