Lactobacillus/Lemon Peel Ferment Extract
INCI: LACTOBACILLUS/LEMON PEEL FERMENT EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Phototoxicity risk from potential residual furocoumarins (bergapten, psoralen) in lemon peel. Must test furocoumarin content and confirm <1 ppm per IFRA/SCCS guidelines. Limonene must be declared per Annex III if above thresholds. Recommend in vitro phototoxicity assay (OECD TG 432).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lactobacillus/Lemon Peel Ferment Extract safe in cosmetics?
Phototoxicity risk from potential residual furocoumarins (bergapten, psoralen) in lemon peel. Must test furocoumarin content and confirm <1 ppm per IFRA/SCCS guidelines. Limonene must be declared per Annex III if above thresholds. Recommend in vitro phototoxicity assay (OECD TG 432). The EU classifies Lactobacillus/Lemon Peel Ferment Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Lactobacillus/Lemon Peel Ferment Extract allowed in the EU?
Lactobacillus/Lemon Peel Ferment Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lactobacillus/Lemon Peel Ferment Extract do in cosmetics?
Lactobacillus/Lemon Peel Ferment Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Lactobacillus/Lemon Peel Ferment 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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