Chimaphila Umbellata Leaf Extract
INCI: CHIMAPHILA UMBELLATA LEAF EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
Arbutin content may release hydroquinone; hydroquinone is restricted in EU cosmetics above certain thresholds; arbutin levels must be quantified; SCCS opinion limits ฮฑ-arbutin to 2% in face creams.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chimaphila Umbellata Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Arbutin content may release hydroquinone; hydroquinone is restricted in EU cosmetics above certain thresholds; arbutin levels must be quantified; SCCS opinion limits ฮฑ-arbutin to 2% in face creams. The EU classifies Chimaphila Umbellata Leaf Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Chimaphila Umbellata Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Chimaphila Umbellata Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Chimaphila Umbellata Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Chimaphila Umbellata Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89997-56-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Chimaphila Umbellata Leaf 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.
Compliance Tools
Check Chimaphila Umbellata Leaf Extract compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Chimaphila Umbellata Leaf Extract in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro โ our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free โAnalyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Chimaphila Umbellata Leaf Extract in your formulation.