Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Steroidal sapogenin with potential skin and eye irritation risk; may interact with estrogen/progesterone receptors at pharmacological concentrations; limited independent cosmetic toxicological data and no CIR monograph as standalone ingredient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Diosgenin safe in cosmetics?
Steroidal sapogenin with potential skin and eye irritation risk; may interact with estrogen/progesterone receptors at pharmacological concentrations; limited independent cosmetic toxicological data and no CIR monograph as standalone ingredient. The EU classifies Diosgenin as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Diosgenin allowed in the EU?
Diosgenin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Diosgenin do in cosmetics?
Diosgenin functions as: Skin conditioning (steroidal sapogenin from wild yam). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 512-04-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Diosgenin?
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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