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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Mediterranean seagrass extract with sustainability and sourcing concerns; P. oceanica is EU-protected under the Habitats Directive, so only legally harvested material (beach-cast biomass/waste streams) should be used. Formal genotoxicity and repeat-dose toxicity data are not available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Posidonia Oceanica Extract safe in cosmetics?
Mediterranean seagrass extract with sustainability and sourcing concerns; P. oceanica is EU-protected under the Habitats Directive, so only legally harvested material (beach-cast biomass/waste streams) should be used. Formal genotoxicity and repeat-dose toxicity data are not available. The EU classifies Posidonia Oceanica Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Posidonia Oceanica Extract allowed in the EU?
Posidonia Oceanica Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Posidonia Oceanica Extract do in cosmetics?
Posidonia Oceanica Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Anti-aging (anti-photoaging, tyrosinase inhibition, collagen preservation). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely assigned; some suppliers list provisional numbers.
What is the Margin of Safety for Posidonia Oceanica 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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