Lepidium Meyenii Root Powder

INCI: LEPIDIUM MEYENII ROOT POWDER

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (raw material; root extract CAS 828927-86-2 applies to extracted form)
Function
Skin Conditioning, Abrasive (physical exfoliant potential)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not prohibited or restricted

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

As a powder (physical particulate), particle size distribution should be controlled to avoid micro-abrasion injury; microbial load testing critical for raw botanical powders; ensure heavy metal specifications (Pb, As, Cd, Hg) meet cosmetic-grade limits. Ground dried maca root retaining full phytochemical profile without solvent extraction; provides both chemical bioactivity (macamides, polysaccharides) and physical texture; particularly suited for "clean beauty" and minimal-processing formula...

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lepidium Meyenii Root Powder safe in cosmetics?

As a powder (physical particulate), particle size distribution should be controlled to avoid micro-abrasion injury; microbial load testing critical for raw botanical powders; ensure heavy metal specifications (Pb, As, Cd, Hg) meet cosmetic-grade limits. Ground dried maca root retaining full phytochemical profile without solvent extraction; provides both chemical bioactivity (macamides, polysaccharides) and physical texture; particularly suited for "clean beauty" and minimal-processing formula... The EU classifies Lepidium Meyenii Root Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lepidium Meyenii Root Powder allowed in the EU?

Lepidium Meyenii Root Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lepidium Meyenii Root Powder do in cosmetics?

Lepidium Meyenii Root Powder functions as: Skin Conditioning, Abrasive (physical exfoliant potential). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (raw material; root extract CAS 828927-86-2 applies to extracted form).

What is the Margin of Safety for Lepidium Meyenii Root 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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