Isochrysis Galbana Extract

INCI: ISOCHRYSIS GALBANA EXTRACT

CAS Number
1190414-92-6
Function
Skin conditioning; pigmentation enhancer (fucoxanthin-rich microalgae extract); also marketed for hair loss prevention
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no FDA restriction; treated as botanical/algae extract

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Novel ingredient with limited independent toxicological literature; reliance on supplier dossiers recommended; solvent residues from extraction methods (hexane, ethanol) should be controlled.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isochrysis Galbana Extract safe in cosmetics?

Novel ingredient with limited independent toxicological literature; reliance on supplier dossiers recommended; solvent residues from extraction methods (hexane, ethanol) should be controlled. The EU classifies Isochrysis Galbana Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Isochrysis Galbana Extract allowed in the EU?

Isochrysis Galbana Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Isochrysis Galbana Extract do in cosmetics?

Isochrysis Galbana Extract functions as: Skin conditioning; pigmentation enhancer (fucoxanthin-rich microalgae extract); also marketed for hair loss prevention. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1190414-92-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isochrysis Galbana 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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