Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Generally safe and extensively studied botanical with 1-3% sensitization risk in patch testing; widely used in K-beauty cica formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gotu Kola Powder safe in cosmetics?
Generally safe and extensively studied botanical with 1-3% sensitization risk in patch testing; widely used in K-beauty cica formulations. The EU classifies Gotu Kola Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Gotu Kola Powder allowed in the EU?
Gotu Kola Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Gotu Kola Powder do in cosmetics?
Gotu Kola Powder functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant; triterpene saponins (TECA). It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database.
What is the Margin of Safety for Gotu Kola Powder?
adequate 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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