Is Black Cohosh Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Black Cohosh Root Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Black Cohosh Root Extract
Also known as: Cimicfuga racemosa extract, Cimicifuga racemosa, EINECS 283-951-6, Bugbane, black, Actaea racemosa (+2 more)
INCI: CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA ROOT EXTRACT
Black Cohosh Root Extract (CAS 84776-26-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as skin conditioning, soothing, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
skin conditioning, soothing, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not FDA-restricted for topical use; oral use carries hepatotoxicity concern not applicable to topical cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Black Cohosh Root Extract.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
anti_pollution
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Biocide
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Black Cohosh Root Extract.
Regulatory Flags
botanical
phytoestrogenic-activity
Known Synonyms
Cimicfuga racemosa extract
Cimicifuga racemosa
EINECS 283-951-6
Bugbane, black
Actaea racemosa
Cohosh, Black
Remifemin
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Biocide
Antioxidant
Regulatory Lists
Canada; pharmaceutical
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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