Is Muira Puama Extract safe in cosmetics?
Muira Puama Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Muira Puama Extract
INCI: PTYCHOPETALUM OLACOIDES BARK/STEM EXTRACT
Muira Puama Extract (CAS 89958-13-8 (Ptychopetalum olacoides extract)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, tonic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, tonic
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; primarily used as a dietary supplement ingredient; no specific FDA cosmetic restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Muira Puama Extract.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Muira Puama Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Muira Puama Extract allowed in the EU?
Muira Puama Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Muira Puama Extract do in cosmetics?
Muira Puama Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89958-13-8 (Ptychopetalum olacoides extract).
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