Is Garcinia kola Nut Extract safe in cosmetics?
Garcinia kola Nut Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Garcinia kola Nut Extract
INCI: GARCINIA KOLA NUT EXTRACT
Garcinia kola Nut Extract (CAS | Garcinia hanburyi Sap Powder) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — FDA classifies G. kola nuts as safe for human consumption; approved as flavor agent
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Garcinia kola Nut Extract.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Garcinia kola Nut Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Garcinia kola Nut Extract allowed in the EU?
Garcinia kola Nut Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Garcinia kola Nut Extract do in cosmetics?
Garcinia kola Nut Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: | Garcinia hanburyi Sap Powder.
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