Is Avenacosides safe in cosmetics?
Avenacosides has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Avenacosides
INCI: AVENACOSIDES (GROUP DESIGNATION FOR STEROIDAL SAPONINS FROM OATS)
Avenacosides (CAS Avenacoside A: 26499-65-0; Avenacoside B: 35920-91-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning; the saponins have surface-active, anti-inflammatory, and. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Avenacoside A: 26499-65-0; Avenacoside B: 35920-91-3
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Function
Skin conditioning; the saponins have surface-active, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not prohibited or restricted; assessed as part of the CIR review of Avena sativa-derived ingredients
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Avenacosides.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Avenacosides — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avenacosides allowed in the EU?
Avenacosides EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Avenacosides do in cosmetics?
Avenacosides functions as: Skin conditioning; the saponins have surface-active, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Avenacoside A: 26499-65-0; Avenacoside B: 35920-91-3.
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