Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract

INCI: CIMICIFUGA RACIMOSA ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
84776-26-1
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, emollient, skin whitening agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics; widely used in dietary supplements (Black Cohosh)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Hepatotoxicity concern via oral route only; contains phytoestrogens (triterpene glycosides) with possible estrogenic activity but not considered a concern at typical topical cosmetic concentrations.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

Hepatotoxicity concern via oral route only; contains phytoestrogens (triterpene glycosides) with possible estrogenic activity but not considered a concern at typical topical cosmetic concentrations. The EU classifies Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract allowed in the EU?

Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, emollient, skin whitening agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84776-26-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract?

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.

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