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Expert Verdict
Southern African ethnomedicinal plant with limited cosmetic use history in EU/US markets; contains pentacyclic triterpenoids with biological activity; preliminary cytotoxicity studies show moderate effects on some cell lines; requires in vitro irritation/sensitization battery and genotoxicity testing for CPSR.
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Is Leucosidea Sericea Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Southern African ethnomedicinal plant with limited cosmetic use history in EU/US markets; contains pentacyclic triterpenoids with biological activity; preliminary cytotoxicity studies show moderate effects on some cell lines; requires in vitro irritation/sensitization battery and genotoxicity testing for CPSR. The EU classifies Leucosidea Sericea Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Leucosidea Sericea Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Leucosidea Sericea Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Leucosidea Sericea Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Leucosidea Sericea Leaf Extract functions as: Anti-sebum, antimicrobial, antioxidant, skin conditioning, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in CosIng.
What is the Margin of Safety for Leucosidea Sericea Leaf 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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