Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Atractylodes macrocephala Root Powder

INCI: ATRACTYLODES MACROCEPHALA ROOT POWDER

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin conditioning (physical form: powder - may also serve as an abrasive/exfoliant depending on particle size)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not prohibited or restricted

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Same species as \#8; same baseline safety profile. Powders carry additional considerations for inhalation safety (relevant for loose-powder products/manufacturing). Ground dried root of A. macrocephala. As a physical (non-extract) form, it retains both soluble and insoluble root constituents including fibers, starches, and essential oil residues. Used in traditional powder mask formulations in East Asian beauty

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atractylodes macrocephala Root Powder safe in cosmetics?

Same species as \#8; same baseline safety profile. Powders carry additional considerations for inhalation safety (relevant for loose-powder products/manufacturing). Ground dried root of A. macrocephala. As a physical (non-extract) form, it retains both soluble and insoluble root constituents including fibers, starches, and essential oil residues. Used in traditional powder mask formulations in East Asian beauty The EU classifies Atractylodes macrocephala Root Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Atractylodes macrocephala Root Powder allowed in the EU?

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

What does Atractylodes macrocephala Root Powder do in cosmetics?

Atractylodes macrocephala Root Powder functions as: Skin conditioning (physical form: powder - may also serve as an abrasive/exfoliant depending on particle size). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Atractylodes macrocephala Root Powder?

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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