Is Phaffia Rhodozyma Ferment Extract safe in cosmetics?
Phaffia Rhodozyma Ferment Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Phaffia Rhodozyma Ferment Extract
INCI: PHAFFIA RHODOZYMA FERMENT EXTRACT
Phaffia Rhodozyma Ferment Extract (CAS Not assigned for the extract (astaxanthin component: CAS 472-61-7)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning; primary active is astaxanthin, a potent carotenoid. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not assigned for the extract (astaxanthin component: CAS 472-61-7)
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Function
Skin conditioning; primary active is astaxanthin, a potent carotenoid antioxidant
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; astaxanthin has GRAS status for food, and no FDA cosmetic restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phaffia Rhodozyma Ferment Extract.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Phaffia Rhodozyma Ferment Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phaffia Rhodozyma Ferment Extract allowed in the EU?
Phaffia Rhodozyma Ferment Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phaffia Rhodozyma Ferment Extract do in cosmetics?
Phaffia Rhodozyma Ferment Extract functions as: Skin conditioning; primary active is astaxanthin, a potent carotenoid antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned for the extract (astaxanthin component: CAS 472-61-7).
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