Kudzu Root Extract (Pueraria Lobata)

INCI: PUERARIA LOBATA ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
223748-32-1 (Pueraria Lobata Root Extract)
Function
Antioxidant, Humectant, Moisturizing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, UV Absorber
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; no FDA restriction; no CIR final report specific to this ingredient

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains phytoestrogens (genistein, daidzein); at high concentrations these may have estrogenic activity โ€” use levels should be controlled and documented in CPSR

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kudzu Root Extract (Pueraria Lobata) safe in cosmetics?

Contains phytoestrogens (genistein, daidzein); at high concentrations these may have estrogenic activity โ€” use levels should be controlled and documented in CPSR The EU classifies Kudzu Root Extract (Pueraria Lobata) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Kudzu Root Extract (Pueraria Lobata) allowed in the EU?

Kudzu Root Extract (Pueraria Lobata) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Kudzu Root Extract (Pueraria Lobata) do in cosmetics?

Kudzu Root Extract (Pueraria Lobata) functions as: Antioxidant, Humectant, Moisturizing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, UV Absorber. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 223748-32-1 (Pueraria Lobata Root Extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Kudzu Root Extract (Pueraria Lobata)?

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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