Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Contains 2–9% piperine and monoterpenes including limonene and linalool. Piperine is a bioenhancer that increases skin permeation of co-formulated actives — consider interactions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Piper Nigrum (Black Pepper) Seed Extract safe in cosmetics?
Contains 2–9% piperine and monoterpenes including limonene and linalool. Piperine is a bioenhancer that increases skin permeation of co-formulated actives — consider interactions. The EU classifies Piper Nigrum (Black Pepper) Seed Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Piper Nigrum (Black Pepper) Seed Extract allowed in the EU?
Piper Nigrum (Black Pepper) Seed Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Piper Nigrum (Black Pepper) Seed Extract do in cosmetics?
Piper Nigrum (Black Pepper) Seed Extract functions as: Refreshing, Tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84929-41-9 (EINECS 284-524-7).
What is the Margin of Safety for Piper Nigrum (Black Pepper) Seed Extract?
adequate 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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