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Expert Verdict
Contains 2–8% bitter secoiridoid glycosides (gentiopicroside, amarogentin) and up to 1% xanthones; xanthones may exhibit phototoxic potential at high concentrations; no genotoxicity concern flagged in EMA review
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Is Gentiana Lutea Rhizome/Root safe in cosmetics?
Contains 2–8% bitter secoiridoid glycosides (gentiopicroside, amarogentin) and up to 1% xanthones; xanthones may exhibit phototoxic potential at high concentrations; no genotoxicity concern flagged in EMA review The EU classifies Gentiana Lutea Rhizome/Root as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Gentiana Lutea Rhizome/Root allowed in the EU?
Gentiana Lutea Rhizome/Root EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Gentiana Lutea Rhizome/Root do in cosmetics?
Gentiana Lutea Rhizome/Root functions as: Skin conditioning (raw herbal substance, typically powdered). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 97676-22-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Gentiana Lutea Rhizome/Root?
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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