Gentian Root Extract

INCI: GENTIANA LUTEA ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
72968-42-4
Function
Skin conditioning, masking, tonic
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA restrictions; used as botanical skin conditioner

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Safe bitter plant extract with secoiridoid glycosides (amarogentin, gentiopicrin) providing anti-inflammatory and toning properties; widely used in European cosmetics at low concentrations (0.1โ€“1%)

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-derived tonic fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gentian Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

Safe bitter plant extract with secoiridoid glycosides (amarogentin, gentiopicrin) providing anti-inflammatory and toning properties; widely used in European cosmetics at low concentrations (0.1โ€“1%) The EU classifies Gentian Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Gentian Root Extract allowed in the EU?

Gentian Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Gentian Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Gentian Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, masking, tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 72968-42-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Gentian Root 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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