Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Shell Extract

INCI: COIX LACRYMA-JOBI MA-YUEN SHELL EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned (CosIng ID exists)
Function
Humectant, antioxidant. Extract of the shell (hull) of Job's Tears var. ma-yuen
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA: no specific restrictions; not individually CIR-reviewed

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Extract with documented antioxidant and tyrosinase-inhibitory properties; extraction solvent should be specified and controlled. Grain allergen caution advised for sensitive individuals.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Shell Extract safe in cosmetics?

Extract with documented antioxidant and tyrosinase-inhibitory properties; extraction solvent should be specified and controlled. Grain allergen caution advised for sensitive individuals. The EU classifies Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Shell Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Shell Extract allowed in the EU?

Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Shell Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Shell Extract do in cosmetics?

Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Shell Extract functions as: Humectant, antioxidant. Extract of the shell (hull) of Job's Tears var. ma-yuen. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (CosIng ID exists).

What is the Margin of Safety for Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Shell 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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