Is Bearberry Extract safe in cosmetics?
Bearberry Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: restricted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Bearberry Extract
INCI: ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA URSI LEAF EXTRACT
Bearberry Extract (CAS None) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Botanical / Natural ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.02%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Botanical / Natural ingredient
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.02%
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
OTC drug classification with no specific concentration restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Bearberry Extract.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Bearberry Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
EU Restricted
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bearberry Extract allowed in the EU?
Bearberry Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.02%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Bearberry Extract do in cosmetics?
Bearberry Extract functions as: Botanical / Natural ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: None.
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