Pelargonium Sidoides Root Extract
INCI: PELARGONIUM SIDOIDES ROOT EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Strong pharmacological profile (anti-infective, immunomodulatory) poses risk of drug-cosmetic borderline classification; coumarin content may interact with anticoagulant medications and hepatotoxicity signals reported in oral use warrant keeping cosmetic concentrations low (≤0.5% recommended).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pelargonium Sidoides Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Strong pharmacological profile (anti-infective, immunomodulatory) poses risk of drug-cosmetic borderline classification; coumarin content may interact with anticoagulant medications and hepatotoxicity signals reported in oral use warrant keeping cosmetic concentrations low (≤0.5% recommended). The EU classifies Pelargonium Sidoides Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Pelargonium Sidoides Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Pelargonium Sidoides Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Pelargonium Sidoides Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Pelargonium Sidoides Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1175005-95-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Pelargonium Sidoides Root 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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