Lycium Chinense Fruit/Root Extract

INCI: LYCIUM CHINENSE FRUIT/ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not individually assigned — composite of fruit (913545-16-1) and root portions [^1_7]
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no prohibition under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Root bark alkaloid content (kukoamine A/B) must be quantified; traditional medicinal use of root bark raises regulatory flags under Novel Food/drug boundary considerations; supplier spec sheet must differentiate root vs. root bark.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lycium Chinense Fruit/Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

Root bark alkaloid content (kukoamine A/B) must be quantified; traditional medicinal use of root bark raises regulatory flags under Novel Food/drug boundary considerations; supplier spec sheet must differentiate root vs. root bark. The EU classifies Lycium Chinense Fruit/Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Lycium Chinense Fruit/Root Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Lycium Chinense Fruit/Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Lycium Chinense Fruit/Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned — composite of fruit (913545-16-1) and root portions [^1_7].

What is the Margin of Safety for Lycium Chinense Fruit/Root Extract?

adequate 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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