Atractylodes Macrocephala Root Extract

INCI: ATRACTYLODES MACROCEPHALA ROOT EXTRACT

Function
skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restrictions; used as general botanical cosmetic ingredient

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Traditional Chinese medicine herb (Bai Zhu); root extract of Atractylodes macrocephala (Asteraceae) containing atractylenolide sesquiterpene lactones, polysaccharides, and volatile oils with documented anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory properties; used at approximately 0.01% in cosmetics as skin conditioning agent.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

TCM-origin sesquiterpene-lactones

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atractylodes Macrocephala Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

Traditional Chinese medicine herb (Bai Zhu); root extract of Atractylodes macrocephala (Asteraceae) containing atractylenolide sesquiterpene lactones, polysaccharides, and volatile oils with documented anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory properties; used at approximately 0.01% in cosmetics as skin conditioning agent. The EU classifies Atractylodes Macrocephala Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Atractylodes Macrocephala Root Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Atractylodes Macrocephala Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Atractylodes Macrocephala Root Extract functions as: skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for Atractylodes Macrocephala 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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