Mahonia Aquifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
INCI: MAHONIA AQUIFOLIUM FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
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Expert Verdict
Contains berberine alkaloids, which can be phototoxic at high concentrations. Generally well-tolerated in cosmetic formulations at standard levels. CIR has reviewed related Mahonia extracts without flagging major safety issues. Derived from Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium, Berberidaceae) - flowers, leaves, and stems. Research-backed antioxidant that helps offset visible effects of sun damage. Contains alkaloids (berberine, berbamine) with documented anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial proper...
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Is Mahonia Aquifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?
Contains berberine alkaloids, which can be phototoxic at high concentrations. Generally well-tolerated in cosmetic formulations at standard levels. CIR has reviewed related Mahonia extracts without flagging major safety issues. Derived from Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium, Berberidaceae) - flowers, leaves, and stems. Research-backed antioxidant that helps offset visible effects of sun damage. Contains alkaloids (berberine, berbamine) with documented anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial proper... The EU classifies Mahonia Aquifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Mahonia Aquifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract allowed in the EU?
Mahonia Aquifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mahonia Aquifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract do in cosmetics?
Mahonia Aquifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90063-76-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Mahonia Aquifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem 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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