Good Active Ingredient Dermal Penetration

Elastic Vesicles

INCI: LECITHIN

CAS Number
None
Function
Delivery and penetration enhancement system for active cosmetic ingredients
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
EU Max Conc. 25%
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific restrictions

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Safety Data

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

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Dermal Penetration Profile

Skin absorption and penetration characteristics of Elastic Vesicles, relevant to systemic exposure and MoS calculations.

Absorption %
4-10%
Penetration Level
stratum-corneum
Penetration Depth
stratum corneum/epidermis
Molecular Weight
Variable Da
Log P
n/a
Systemic Absorption
minimal
Topical Bioavailability
2-8%
Safety Margin Factor
low
Vehicle Dependent
Yes โ€” absorption varies by formulation

Source: Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2007

Expert Verdict

Elastic Vesicles is generally considered safe for use as a delivery and penetration enhancement system for active cosmetic ingredients.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elastic Vesicles safe in cosmetics?

Elastic Vesicles is generally considered safe for use as a delivery and penetration enhancement system for active cosmetic ingredients. The EU classifies Elastic Vesicles as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Elastic Vesicles allowed in the EU?

Elastic Vesicles EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 25%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Elastic Vesicles do in cosmetics?

Elastic Vesicles functions as: Delivery and penetration enhancement system for active cosmetic ingredients. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: None.

What is the Margin of Safety for Elastic Vesicles?

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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