Machilus Japonica Branch/Leaf Extract

INCI: MACHILUS JAPONICA BRANCH/LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin protecting
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no specific prohibition or restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Very limited safety data in the published literature. The essential oil from Machilus japonica leaves has demonstrated antioxidant and antimicrobial activity in vitro. Allergenicity data is sparse; standard botanical extract precautions apply.. Categorized specifically as "skin protecting" rather than merely conditioning, suggesting barrier-support or environmental-protection functionality

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract essential-oil potential-allergen natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Machilus Japonica Branch/Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

Very limited safety data in the published literature. The essential oil from Machilus japonica leaves has demonstrated antioxidant and antimicrobial activity in vitro. Allergenicity data is sparse; standard botanical extract precautions apply.. Categorized specifically as "skin protecting" rather than merely conditioning, suggesting barrier-support or environmental-protection functionality The EU classifies Machilus Japonica Branch/Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Machilus Japonica Branch/Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

Machilus Japonica Branch/Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Machilus Japonica Branch/Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Machilus Japonica Branch/Leaf Extract functions as: Skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Machilus Japonica Branch/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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