Kummerowia Striata Extract

INCI: KUMMEROWIA STRIATA EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned (listed as "0" in China CFDA registry)
Function
Skin conditioning; anti-melanogenic (inhibits tyrosinase via p-coumaric acid and quercetin)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CFR restriction; no CIR monograph available

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Lack of formal toxicological dossier; anti-melanogenic activity warrants concentration limits; solvent residue depends on extraction method.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kummerowia Striata Extract safe in cosmetics?

Lack of formal toxicological dossier; anti-melanogenic activity warrants concentration limits; solvent residue depends on extraction method. The EU classifies Kummerowia Striata Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Kummerowia Striata Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Kummerowia Striata Extract do in cosmetics?

Kummerowia Striata Extract functions as: Skin conditioning; anti-melanogenic (inhibits tyrosinase via p-coumaric acid and quercetin). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (listed as "0" in China CFDA registry).

What is the Margin of Safety for Kummerowia Striata 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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