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Expert Verdict
Well-established botanical used for its soothing and skin-conditioning properties with no specific EU cosmetics restrictions. Oral hepatotoxicity concerns do not apply to topical cosmetic use at standard concentrations, making it suitable for anti-aging and soothing formulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Black Cohosh Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Well-established botanical used for its soothing and skin-conditioning properties with no specific EU cosmetics restrictions. Oral hepatotoxicity concerns do not apply to topical cosmetic use at standard concentrations, making it suitable for anti-aging and soothing formulations. The EU classifies Black Cohosh Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Black Cohosh Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Black Cohosh Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Black Cohosh Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Black Cohosh Root Extract functions as: skin conditioning, soothing, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84776-26-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Black Cohosh 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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