Is Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum Marianum) safe in cosmetics?
Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum Marianum) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum Marianum)
INCI: MILK THISTLE EXTRACT (SILYBUM MARIANUM)
Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum Marianum) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, antioxidant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
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Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted, no FDA restrictions for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum Marianum) allowed in the EU?
Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum Marianum) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum Marianum) do in cosmetics?
Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum Marianum) functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
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