Is Geranylgeraniol safe in cosmetics?
Geranylgeraniol has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Geranylgeraniol
INCI: GERANYLGERANIOL
Geranylgeraniol (CAS 24034-73-9 (all-trans)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent; endogenous diterpene alcohol involved in CoQ10. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning agent; endogenous diterpene alcohol involved in CoQ10 biosynthesis
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no CFR prohibition; no specific FDA restriction for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Geranylgeraniol.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Geranylgeraniol.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Geranylgeraniol allowed in the EU?
Geranylgeraniol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Geranylgeraniol do in cosmetics?
Geranylgeraniol functions as: Skin conditioning agent; endogenous diterpene alcohol involved in CoQ10 biosynthesis. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 24034-73-9 (all-trans).
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