Is Corynanthe Yohimbe Bark Extract safe in cosmetics?
Corynanthe Yohimbe Bark Extract has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Corynanthe Yohimbe Bark Extract
Also known as: EINECS 285-574-2, Yohimbe extract
INCI: CORYNANTHE YOHIMBE BARK EXTRACT
Corynanthe Yohimbe Bark Extract (CAS 85117-22-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not specifically prohibited by FDA for cosmetics, but yohimbine is flagged by the National Toxicology Program for potential carcinogenicity concerns due to structural similarity to reserpine. No CIR review completed.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Corynanthe Yohimbe Bark Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Corynanthe Yohimbe Bark Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Known Synonyms
EINECS 285-574-2
Yohimbe extract
Chemical Function
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Corynanthe Yohimbe Bark Extract allowed in the EU?
Corynanthe Yohimbe Bark Extract EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Corynanthe Yohimbe Bark Extract do in cosmetics?
Corynanthe Yohimbe Bark Extract functions as: Humectant, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85117-22-2.
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