Is Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract
INCI: KAEMPFERIA GALANGA ROOT EXTRACT
Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract (CAS 92347-13-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, skin protecting with UV-protective and antimicrobial. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, skin protecting with UV-protective and antimicrobial properties
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; not specifically restricted by FDA
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, skin protecting with UV-protective and antimicrobial properties. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92347-13-2.
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