Is Gerotine safe in cosmetics?
Gerotine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Gerotine
INCI: GEROTINE
Gerotine (CAS Not assigned) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, Anti-Sebum. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antioxidant, Anti-Sebum
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not restricted under 21 CFR; limited regulatory attention
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Gerotine.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Gerotine.
Regulatory Flags
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gerotine allowed in the EU?
Gerotine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Gerotine do in cosmetics?
Gerotine functions as: Antioxidant, Anti-Sebum. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.
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