Bergenia Ciliata Root Extract

INCI: BERGENIA CILIATA ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
93164-91-1 (generic *Bergenia* extract CAS)
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
EU Max Conc. 2%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA monograph; no CIR review

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains arbutin which metabolizes to hydroquinone; arbutin content must be quantified; if skin-lightening function is claimed, ฮฑ-arbutin rules apply with maximum 2% concentration under EU Annex III; tannin content may cause irritation at high concentrations.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bergenia Ciliata Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

Contains arbutin which metabolizes to hydroquinone; arbutin content must be quantified; if skin-lightening function is claimed, ฮฑ-arbutin rules apply with maximum 2% concentration under EU Annex III; tannin content may cause irritation at high concentrations. The EU classifies Bergenia Ciliata Root Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Bergenia Ciliata Root Extract allowed in the EU?

Bergenia Ciliata Root Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Bergenia Ciliata Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Bergenia Ciliata Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93164-91-1 (generic *Bergenia* extract CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Bergenia Ciliata Root Extract?

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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