Is Dunaliella Salina Extract safe in cosmetics?
Dunaliella Salina Extract has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Active Ingredient
Dunaliella Salina Extract
INCI: DUNALIELLA SALINA EXTRACT
Dunaliella Salina Extract (CAS 460441-60-5) is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, Anti-aging, UV Protection, MMP Inhibitor, Skin Conditioning,. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 3%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antioxidant, Anti-aging, UV Protection, MMP Inhibitor, Skin Conditioning, Natural Colorant (Orange-Yellow)
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
3%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted in cosmetics; primary natural beta-carotene source; colorant use requires compliance with applicable FDA color additive regulations; MoCRA 2026 compliance required
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dunaliella Salina Extract.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Dunaliella Salina Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
heavy-metal-testing-required
marine-origin
natural-beta-carotene-source
mmp-inhibitor
lipophilic-carotenoid
carotenoid-stability-critical
natural-colorant-orange
novel-food-crossover-if-ingestible-claim
bioreactor-or-open-pond
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dunaliella Salina Extract allowed in the EU?
Dunaliella Salina Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 3%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dunaliella Salina Extract do in cosmetics?
Dunaliella Salina Extract functions as: Antioxidant, Anti-aging, UV Protection, MMP Inhibitor, Skin Conditioning, Natural Colorant (Orange-Yellow). It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 460441-60-5.
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