Heracleum Moellendorffii Leaf Extract
INCI: HERACLEUM MOELLENDORFFII LEAF EXTRACT
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Furocoumarin risk: genus produces psoralen, bergapten, 5-MOP, 8-MOP; must quantify total furocoumarins and confirm <1 ppm (sun products) or <5 ppm (other cosmetics) per EU guidance; phototoxicity testing recommended
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Is Heracleum Moellendorffii Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Furocoumarin risk: genus produces psoralen, bergapten, 5-MOP, 8-MOP; must quantify total furocoumarins and confirm <1 ppm (sun products) or <5 ppm (other cosmetics) per EU guidance; phototoxicity testing recommended The EU classifies Heracleum Moellendorffii Leaf Extract as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Heracleum Moellendorffii Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Heracleum Moellendorffii Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Heracleum Moellendorffii Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Heracleum Moellendorffii Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning; anti-melanogenic (tyrosinase inhibition via ERK1/2 pathway). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (botanical extract).
What is the Margin of Safety for Heracleum Moellendorffii Leaf 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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