Cornus Officinalis Bark Extract

INCI: CORNUS OFFICINALIS BARK EXTRACT

CAS Number
223748-92-3
Function
skin conditioning, astringent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated by FDA; used under general cosmetic safety framework

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Bark extract of Japanese cornelian cherry (Cornus officinalis) containing iridoid glycosides, tannins, and organic acids with astringent and antioxidant properties; niche ingredient with traditional use in East Asian medicine; safe for standard cosmetic use.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

astringent tannins iridoid-glycosides traditional-use East-Asian-herb

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cornus Officinalis Bark Extract safe in cosmetics?

Bark extract of Japanese cornelian cherry (Cornus officinalis) containing iridoid glycosides, tannins, and organic acids with astringent and antioxidant properties; niche ingredient with traditional use in East Asian medicine; safe for standard cosmetic use. The EU classifies Cornus Officinalis Bark Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cornus Officinalis Bark Extract allowed in the EU?

Cornus Officinalis Bark Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cornus Officinalis Bark Extract do in cosmetics?

Cornus Officinalis Bark Extract functions as: skin conditioning, astringent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 223748-92-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cornus Officinalis Bark 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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