Bacillus/Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root/Soybean Ferment Filtrate

INCI: BACILLUS/LITHOSPERMUM ERYTHRORHIZON ROOT/SOYBEAN FERMENT FILTRATE

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin conditioning; colorant potential (shikonin derivatives); anti-inflammatory
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed-no specific prohibition for the ferment filtrate; colorant use would require separate FDA color additive compliance

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Lithospermum erythrorhizon (gromwell/murasaki) root contains shikonin and alkannin-naphthoquinone derivatives with documented anti-inflammatory but also cytotoxic properties at high concentrations; fermentation may modulate concentrations. Shikonin is a highly valued compound in traditional East Asian medicine with wound-healing and antimicrobial activity; the deep purple-red color of the root infuses visual distinction into products

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

colorant

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bacillus/Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root/Soybean Ferment Filtrate safe in cosmetics?

Lithospermum erythrorhizon (gromwell/murasaki) root contains shikonin and alkannin-naphthoquinone derivatives with documented anti-inflammatory but also cytotoxic properties at high concentrations; fermentation may modulate concentrations. Shikonin is a highly valued compound in traditional East Asian medicine with wound-healing and antimicrobial activity; the deep purple-red color of the root infuses visual distinction into products The EU classifies Bacillus/Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root/Soybean Ferment Filtrate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Bacillus/Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root/Soybean Ferment Filtrate allowed in the EU?

Bacillus/Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root/Soybean Ferment Filtrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Bacillus/Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root/Soybean Ferment Filtrate do in cosmetics?

Bacillus/Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root/Soybean Ferment Filtrate functions as: Skin conditioning; colorant potential (shikonin derivatives); anti-inflammatory. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Bacillus/Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root/Soybean Ferment Filtrate?

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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