Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract

INCI: POLYPODIUM LEUCOTOMOS LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned in CosIng (botanical extract; no single CAS established)
Function
Antioxidant, skin conditioning (photoprotective)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; permitted as cosmetic ingredient; also sold as oral dietary supplement

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Primary evidence supports oral photoprotection; topical efficacy data is limited. Not suitable as standalone sunscreen and must be paired with UV filters.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

Primary evidence supports oral photoprotection; topical efficacy data is limited. Not suitable as standalone sunscreen and must be paired with UV filters. The EU classifies Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract functions as: Antioxidant, skin conditioning (photoprotective). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned in CosIng (botanical extract; no single CAS established).

What is the Margin of Safety for Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf 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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