Bridelia Retusa Bark Extract

Bridelia retusa bark extract is a niche botanical ingredient derived from a traditional Ayurvedic/South Asian medicinal plant (family Phyllanthaceae) containing tannins, phenolic acids, flavonoids, and terpenoids with demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activity. No formal INCI CAS number, SCCS opinion, or cosmetic safety dossier exists; it is not found in EU CosIng, EWG Skin Deep, or CIR databases. No EU or FDA prohibition applies. Topical dermal safety data is absent, though traditional topical uses suggest general tolerability. Margin of safety cannot be established due to lack of systemic exposure and NOAEL data for the topical route. Suitable for skin conditioning and antioxidant applications at low concentrations typical of botanical extracts, with manufacturer responsible for safety substantiation. The EU classifies Bridelia Retusa Bark Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Bridelia Retusa Bark Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

Bridelia Retusa Bark Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.

not established 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.