Cordyceps Militaris Extract

INCI: CORDYCEPS MILITARIS EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not a single CAS; defined as natural complex mixture
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, brightening active
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No ingredient-specific bar; can be used as cosmetic ingredient if non-injurious under labelled conditions and without drug claims

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Fungal raw material quality requires spore and mycotoxin control; potential heavy metal uptake from growth substrate; avoid disease treatment claims in cosmetic positioning.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cordyceps Militaris Extract safe in cosmetics?

Fungal raw material quality requires spore and mycotoxin control; potential heavy metal uptake from growth substrate; avoid disease treatment claims in cosmetic positioning. The EU classifies Cordyceps Militaris Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cordyceps Militaris Extract allowed in the EU?

Cordyceps Militaris Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cordyceps Militaris Extract do in cosmetics?

Cordyceps Militaris Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, brightening active. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not a single CAS; defined as natural complex mixture.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cordyceps Militaris 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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