Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Cordyceps Sinensis Powder

INCI: CORDYCEPS SINENSIS POWDER

CAS Number
Not formally assigned
Function
Skin conditioning, abrasive (physical form)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FDA no specific restriction; no CIR review

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Inhalation risk if used in powder or spray products; particle size must be controlled (respirable fraction <10 μm is the primary concern). Heavy metal contamination risk if wild-sourced. CITES and sustainability concerns for wild-harvested O. sinensis.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cordyceps Sinensis Powder safe in cosmetics?

Inhalation risk if used in powder or spray products; particle size must be controlled (respirable fraction <10 μm is the primary concern). Heavy metal contamination risk if wild-sourced. CITES and sustainability concerns for wild-harvested O. sinensis. The EU classifies Cordyceps Sinensis Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cordyceps Sinensis Powder allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cordyceps Sinensis Powder do in cosmetics?

Cordyceps Sinensis Powder functions as: Skin conditioning, abrasive (physical form). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not formally assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cordyceps Sinensis Powder?

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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