Ficus Benghalensis Bark Extract

INCI: FICUS BENGHALENSIS BARK/BUD EXTRACT

CAS Number
Function
Preservative, astringent, antimicrobial, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restrictions; used in cosmetics for antimicrobial and astringent properties

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Banyan tree bark extract with demonstrated antimicrobial, antioxidant, and astringent properties; rich in phenolics, flavonoids, and tannins; long traditional use in Ayurvedic medicine supports safety; limited formal cosmetic safety data

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

antimicrobial astringent antioxidant ayurvedic tannins limited-data

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ficus Benghalensis Bark Extract safe in cosmetics?

Banyan tree bark extract with demonstrated antimicrobial, antioxidant, and astringent properties; rich in phenolics, flavonoids, and tannins; long traditional use in Ayurvedic medicine supports safety; limited formal cosmetic safety data The EU classifies Ficus Benghalensis Bark Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ficus Benghalensis Bark Extract allowed in the EU?

Ficus Benghalensis Bark Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ficus Benghalensis Bark Extract do in cosmetics?

Ficus Benghalensis Bark Extract functions as: Preservative, astringent, antimicrobial, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: —.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ficus Benghalensis Bark 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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