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Baicapil

INCI: SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT (AND) TRITICUM VULGARE GERM EXTRACT (AND) GLYCINE MAX GERM EXTRACT

Function
hair-growth active; anagen duration extender; cellular metabolism booster; hair density enhancer
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. 3%
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR concluded all Baicapil botanical components safe in cosmetics (2020 final reports). No FDA restriction. Wheat origin may require allergen disclosure consideration.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Proprietary blend (Provital Group) permitted in EU under EC 1223/2009 and REACH with no components listed in restricted Annexes; COSMOS approved. Permitted in US with CIR confirmation of safety for all botanical components (2020); Scutellaria baicalensis emerging contact allergen with negative HRIPT at 0.001% and wheat germ extract HRIPT negative at 13%.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

emerging-allergen-scutellaria hair-follicle-penetration proprietary-blend cosmos-approved botanical-extract cir-reviewed-2020

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baicapil safe in cosmetics?

Proprietary blend (Provital Group) permitted in EU under EC 1223/2009 and REACH with no components listed in restricted Annexes; COSMOS approved. Permitted in US with CIR confirmation of safety for all botanical components (2020); Scutellaria baicalensis emerging contact allergen with negative HRIPT at 0.001% and wheat germ extract HRIPT negative at 13%. The EU classifies Baicapil as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Baicapil allowed in the EU?

Baicapil EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 3%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Baicapil do in cosmetics?

Baicapil functions as: hair-growth active; anagen duration extender; cellular metabolism booster; hair density enhancer. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database.

What is the Margin of Safety for Baicapil?

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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