Is Cordycepin safe in cosmetics?
Cordycepin has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cordycepin
INCI: CORDYCEPIN
Cordycepin (CAS 73‑03‑0 (pharmacologically active nucleoside)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, skin-conditioning active; often positioned as. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, skin-conditioning active; often positioned as bioactive fraction of Cordyceps extracts
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No FDA cosmetic monograph; cordycepin is being studied as a drug; in cosmetics it must not be intended to affect structure/function beyond cosmetic scope and must be non-injurious under labelled conditions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cordycepin.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cordycepin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cordycepin allowed in the EU?
Cordycepin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cordycepin do in cosmetics?
Cordycepin functions as: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, skin-conditioning active; often positioned as bioactive fraction of Cordyceps extracts. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 73‑03‑0 (pharmacologically active nucleoside).
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