Is Cordyceps Sinensis Extract safe in cosmetics?
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract
INCI: CORDYCEPS SINENSIS EXTRACT
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract (CAS Not formally assigned in CosIng (CosIng Ref: 55697)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, antioxidant, emollient, humectant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not formally assigned in CosIng (CosIng Ref: 55697)
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Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, emollient, humectant
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA — no specific restriction; no completed CIR review
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cordyceps Sinensis Extract.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
5 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
acne
{"anti_acne_mechanism": "anti_inflammatory", "comedogenicity_rating_0_to_5": "0", "acne_type_efficacy": "inflammatory", "sebum_reduction_pct_clinical": "0-5", "prescription_required_usa": "No", "otc_drug_monograph_category": "No", "max_otc_concentration_pct": "No limit", "japan_quasi_drug_anti_acne": "No", "korea_functional_cosmetic_acne": "No", "eu_cosmetic_restriction_acne": "No restriction", "c…
anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "73-48-3", "ingredient_class": "antioxidant_pollution_shield", "primary_mechanism": "free_radical_scavenging", "pollution_types_targeted": "PM2_5", "IR_A_protection": "no", "visible_light_protection": "no", "digital_screen_protection_claim": "no", "PAH_neutralization": "no", "ozone_protection": "no", "mitochondrial_protection": "no", "Nrf2_activation": "no", "AhR_pathway_modulation"…
fermentation
{"cas_number": "proprietary", "ingredient_class": "ferment_extract", "production_organism": "fungi", "fermentation_type": "submerged", "substrate_feedstock": "glucose, wood substrates", "bioactive_compounds_produced": "polysaccharides", "mechanism_of_action_skin": "immune modulation, hydration, antioxidant", "skin_benefit_primary": "moisturizing", "skin_benefit_secondary": "anti_aging, moisturizin…
self_tanning
{"cas_number": "73-03-0", "ingredient_class": "tan_accelerator", "tanning_mechanism": "melanin_stimulation", "color_development_onset_hours": "0.0", "full_color_development_hours": "0", "color_duration_days": "0", "DHA_concentration_if_applicable_pct": "0", "erythrulose_concentration_pct": "0", "pH_dependent_color": "no", "formaldehyde_release_concern": "no", "formaldehyde_release_ppm": "0", "AGE_…
uv_stability
{"uv_stable": "yes", "uv_degradation_rate": "stable", "photosensitizer": "no", "phototoxic": "no", "photoallergic": "no", "requires_uv_protection_packaging": "no", "color_change_uv": "no", "odor_change_uv": "no", "efficacy_loss_uv_pct": "0", "spf_contribution": "no", "uva_protection": "no", "uvb_protection": "no", "photostable_sunscreen": "no", "boost_spf_of_others": "no", "antioxidant_under_uv": …
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cordyceps Sinensis Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cordyceps Sinensis Extract allowed in the EU?
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cordyceps Sinensis Extract do in cosmetics?
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, emollient, humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not formally assigned in CosIng (CosIng Ref: 55697).
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