Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Exosome Extract

INCI: VARIES BY SOURCE

CAS Number
No single CAS — varies by source organism; no unified CAS assignment
Function
Skin Conditioning, Cell Communication/Signaling
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA regulation for exosomes in cosmetics currently; however, INCI name registration is recommended before product filing.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Human-derived exosomes face regulatory restrictions in EU, China, and Taiwan; regulatory status varies by source organism; market contains widespread misrepresentation with products lacking actual exosomes; distinguish from liposomes, ferments, and callus cultures.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Exosome Extract safe in cosmetics?

Human-derived exosomes face regulatory restrictions in EU, China, and Taiwan; regulatory status varies by source organism; market contains widespread misrepresentation with products lacking actual exosomes; distinguish from liposomes, ferments, and callus cultures. The EU classifies Exosome Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Exosome Extract allowed in the EU?

Exosome Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Exosome Extract do in cosmetics?

Exosome Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning, Cell Communication/Signaling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: No single CAS — varies by source organism; no unified CAS assignment.

What is the Margin of Safety for Exosome Extract?

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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