Monascus/Argania Spinosa Seedcake Ferment Oil

INCI: MONASCUS/ARGANIA SPINOSA SEEDCAKE FERMENT OIL

CAS Number
Not assigned (complex biotechnology-derived mixture)
Function
Humectant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not on any FDA prohibited or restricted list; treated as a general cosmetic ingredient under FDCA/MoCRA

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential for monacolin K (lovastatin) and citrinin (mycotoxin) carryover from Monascus fermentation; quality control of fermentation process is critical. No specific adverse event data reported for this ingredient.. Combines the nourishing fatty acid profile of argan seedcake with Monascus fermentation metabolites, offering antioxidant and skin-brightening potential

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Monascus/Argania Spinosa Seedcake Ferment Oil safe in cosmetics?

Potential for monacolin K (lovastatin) and citrinin (mycotoxin) carryover from Monascus fermentation; quality control of fermentation process is critical. No specific adverse event data reported for this ingredient.. Combines the nourishing fatty acid profile of argan seedcake with Monascus fermentation metabolites, offering antioxidant and skin-brightening potential The EU classifies Monascus/Argania Spinosa Seedcake Ferment Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Monascus/Argania Spinosa Seedcake Ferment Oil allowed in the EU?

Monascus/Argania Spinosa Seedcake Ferment Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Monascus/Argania Spinosa Seedcake Ferment Oil do in cosmetics?

Monascus/Argania Spinosa Seedcake Ferment Oil functions as: Humectant, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex biotechnology-derived mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Monascus/Argania Spinosa Seedcake Ferment Oil?

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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