Cystoseira Amentacea/Caespitosa/Branchycarpa Extract

INCI: CYSTOSEIRA AMENTACEA/CAESPITOSA/BRANCHYCARPA EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not individually assigned; botanical extract from brown algae of the Cystoseira genus
Function
Skin conditioning; algae extract used for revitalizing, remineralizing, humectant, and circulation-stimulating effects
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restriction; marine plant extract permitted as cosmetic ingredient if safe and properly manufactured

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Control iodine content, heavy metals, and marine pollutants; consider allergy risk in individuals sensitive to seaweed or iodine; ensure solvent residues and microbiological quality meet limits

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cystoseira Amentacea/Caespitosa/Branchycarpa Extract safe in cosmetics?

Control iodine content, heavy metals, and marine pollutants; consider allergy risk in individuals sensitive to seaweed or iodine; ensure solvent residues and microbiological quality meet limits The EU classifies Cystoseira Amentacea/Caespitosa/Branchycarpa Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cystoseira Amentacea/Caespitosa/Branchycarpa Extract allowed in the EU?

Cystoseira Amentacea/Caespitosa/Branchycarpa Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cystoseira Amentacea/Caespitosa/Branchycarpa Extract do in cosmetics?

Cystoseira Amentacea/Caespitosa/Branchycarpa Extract functions as: Skin conditioning; algae extract used for revitalizing, remineralizing, humectant, and circulation-stimulating effects. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; botanical extract from brown algae of the Cystoseira genus.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cystoseira Amentacea/Caespitosa/Branchycarpa Extract?

adequate 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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