Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract

INCI: LYCIUM BARBARUM FRUIT EXTRACT

CAS Number
85085-46-7
Function
Antioxidant, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA restriction or prohibition identified for cosmetic use. Not classified under OTC sunscreen monograph. No CIR safety assessment located specifically for this INCI; general cosmetic use permitted as an inactive ingredient subject to standard safety substantiation requirements.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract (CAS 85085-46-7) is permitted in the EU under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 with no concentration limits, and permitted in the US with no FDA restrictions; favorable safety profile for botanical extracts at typical cosmetic levels, though allergenic potential exists in lipid transfer protein-sensitized individuals.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

botanical-extract sensitization-potential no-concentration-limit no-sccs-opinion no-cir-assessment ltp-cross-reactivity

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?

Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract (CAS 85085-46-7) is permitted in the EU under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 with no concentration limits, and permitted in the US with no FDA restrictions; favorable safety profile for botanical extracts at typical cosmetic levels, though allergenic potential exists in lipid transfer protein-sensitized individuals. The EU classifies Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?

Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?

Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract functions as: Antioxidant, skin conditioning. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85085-46-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Lycium Barbarum Fruit 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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