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Expert Verdict
Contains oxalic acid, which can be irritating at high concentrations on damaged skin; starfruit is a known photosensitizer in some individuals. Ensure appropriate concentration limits in leave-on products.. Juice expressed from the fruit of starfruit (Averrhoa carambola L., Oxalidaceae); rich in vitamin C, organic acids (oxalic, citric), and antioxidants; also occurs in foodstuffs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Juice safe in cosmetics?
Contains oxalic acid, which can be irritating at high concentrations on damaged skin; starfruit is a known photosensitizer in some individuals. Ensure appropriate concentration limits in leave-on products.. Juice expressed from the fruit of starfruit (Averrhoa carambola L., Oxalidaceae); rich in vitamin C, organic acids (oxalic, citric), and antioxidants; also occurs in foodstuffs The EU classifies Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Juice as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Juice allowed in the EU?
Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Juice EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Juice do in cosmetics?
Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Juice functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 97675-54-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Averrhoa Carambola Fruit Juice?
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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