Is Madecassoside safe in cosmetics?
Madecassoside has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Madecassoside
INCI: MADECASSOSIDE
Madecassoside (CAS 34540-22-2) is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, barrier-repair. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, barrier-repair
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; no US concentration cap. Purified triterpene glycoside from Centella asiatica. Used at 0.1–1% in leave-on formulations for barrier repair, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing applications.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Madecassoside.
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Dermal Penetration Profile
Skin absorption and penetration characteristics of Madecassoside, relevant to systemic exposure and MoS calculations.
Absorption %
0.5-2%
Penetration Level
surface
Penetration Depth
stratum corneum
Molecular Weight
975.1 Da
Log P
-2.5
Systemic Absorption
minimal
Topical Bioavailability
0.2-1%
Safety Margin Factor
minimal
Vehicle Dependent
Yes — absorption varies by formulation
Source: Arch Pharm Res 2012
Additional Ingredient Properties
10 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
acne
{"cas_number": "34540-22-2", "anti_acne_mechanism": "anti_inflammatory", "comedogenicity_rating_0_to_5": "0", "acne_type_efficacy": "inflammatory", "sebum_reduction_pct_clinical": "0-5", "prescription_required_usa": "No", "otc_drug_monograph_category": "No", "max_otc_concentration_pct": "No limit", "japan_quasi_drug_anti_acne": "No", "korea_functional_cosmetic_acne": "No", "eu_cosmetic_restriction…
anti_aging
{"anti_aging_claim": "anti-inflammatory, barrier-repair", "mechanism_of_action": "Bioactive compound, specialized mechanism", "target_skin_layer": "epidermis, dermis", "collagen_stimulation": "Mild", "elastin_protection": "Mild", "wrinkle_reduction_pct": "10-18", "clinical_study_duration_weeks": "12", "sample_size": "35", "double_blind": "Yes", "placebo_controlled": "Yes", "published_journal": "JA…
anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "34540-22-2", "ingredient_class": "antioxidant_pollution_shield", "primary_mechanism": "barrier_reinforcement", "pollution_types_targeted": "PM2_5", "IR_A_protection": "no", "visible_light_protection": "no", "digital_screen_protection_claim": "no", "PAH_neutralization": "no", "ozone_protection": "no", "mitochondrial_protection": "no", "Nrf2_activation": "no", "AhR_pathway_modulation…
comedogenicity_detail
{"comedogenicity_rating": "0", "irritancy_rating": "0", "skin_type_suitability": "all,sensitive,combination,normal,rosacea", "acne_safe": "yes", "source": "Centella derivative"}
concentration
{"min_concentration_pct": "0.1", "max_concentration_pct": "1.0", "typical_concentration_pct": "0.5", "product_type": "Moisturizer", "function_at_concentration": "Soothing", "source": "Clinical literature"}
cost_pricing
{"cost_tier": "premium", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_low": "180", "estimated_cost_per_kg_usd_high": "320", "natural_premium_markup_pct": "220", "organic_certified_premium_pct": "380", "supply_chain_volatility": "medium", "primary_source_region": "Madagascar/India", "synthetic_vs_natural_cost_ratio": "2.5", "bulk_discount_threshold_kg": "5", "seasonal_price_variation": "medium", "commodity_or_specia…
depigmentation
{"cas_number": "34540-22-2", "ingredient_class": "anti_inflammatory_brightener", "primary_mechanism_of_action": "Centella asiatica triterpenoid reducing PIH", "secondary_mechanisms": "Variable", "molecular_target": "other", "tyrosinase_inhibition_IC50_uM": "varies", "tyrosinase_inhibition_type": "competitive", "melanin_reduction_pct_in_vitro": "25-45", "melanin_reduction_pct_clinical": "15-30", "o…
dermal_absorption
{"molecular_weight_da": "975.1", "log_p_value": "-2.5", "skin_penetration_level": "surface", "penetration_depth": "stratum corneum", "absorption_pct": "0.5-2", "systemic_absorption": "minimal", "penetration_enhancer": "no", "occlusion_effect": "no", "vehicle_dependent": "yes", "skin_barrier_effect": "strengthens", "bioavailability_topical_pct": "0.2-1", "safety_margin_factor": "minimal", "source":…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Madecassoside.
Regulatory Flags
active
wound-healing
anti-inflammatory
barrier-repair
collagen-stimulator
filaggrin-booster
involucrin-booster
nf-kb-inhibitor
tewl-reduction
ceramide-synthesis-enhancer
centella-asiatica
botanical
atopic-dermatitis-target
sensitive-skin
Chemical Function
Antioxidant
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Madecassoside allowed in the EU?
Madecassoside EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Madecassoside do in cosmetics?
Madecassoside functions as: anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, barrier-repair. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 34540-22-2.
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