Kochia Scoparia Fruit Powder

INCI: KOCHIA SCOPARIA FRUIT POWDER

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned in CosIng (listed without CAS)
Function
Abrasive, skin protecting
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no specific prohibition; listed in PCPC/INCI dictionary

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Physical exfoliant - over-use may cause micro-abrasions; the plant contains momordin-type triterpenoid saponins, which have anti-inflammatory properties but could be irritating at high concentrations. Also known as Broom Cypress or Summer Cypress (Bassia scoparia), the fruit has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (地肤子 / Dìfūzǐ) for anti-itch and anti-allergic purposes. The fruit powder contains triterpene saponins, flavonoids, and alkaloids with documented anti-inflammatory and anti-al...

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kochia Scoparia Fruit Powder safe in cosmetics?

Physical exfoliant - over-use may cause micro-abrasions; the plant contains momordin-type triterpenoid saponins, which have anti-inflammatory properties but could be irritating at high concentrations. Also known as Broom Cypress or Summer Cypress (Bassia scoparia), the fruit has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (地肤子 / Dìfūzǐ) for anti-itch and anti-allergic purposes. The fruit powder contains triterpene saponins, flavonoids, and alkaloids with documented anti-inflammatory and anti-al... The EU classifies Kochia Scoparia Fruit Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Kochia Scoparia Fruit Powder allowed in the EU?

Kochia Scoparia Fruit Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Kochia Scoparia Fruit Powder do in cosmetics?

Kochia Scoparia Fruit Powder functions as: Abrasive, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned in CosIng (listed without CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Kochia Scoparia Fruit Powder?

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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