Hamamelis Virginiana Bark Extract

INCI: HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA BARK/LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
84696-19-5
Function
Astringent, skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA restrictions on cosmetic use; CIR concluded witch hazel-derived ingredients safe in cosmetics; may qualify as OTC drug astringent active

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Safe witch hazel bark-derived extract rich in hamamelitannin, gallic acid and flavonoids providing astringent, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits; CIR-affirmed safe for cosmetic use at typical use levels of 0.1โ€“5%

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-derived astringent anti-inflammatory tannins witch-hazel eu_children_restricted

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hamamelis Virginiana Bark Extract safe in cosmetics?

Safe witch hazel bark-derived extract rich in hamamelitannin, gallic acid and flavonoids providing astringent, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits; CIR-affirmed safe for cosmetic use at typical use levels of 0.1โ€“5% The EU classifies Hamamelis Virginiana Bark Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hamamelis Virginiana Bark Extract allowed in the EU?

Hamamelis Virginiana Bark Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hamamelis Virginiana Bark Extract do in cosmetics?

Hamamelis Virginiana Bark Extract functions as: Astringent, skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84696-19-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hamamelis Virginiana Bark 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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