Pueraria Montana Root Extract

INCI: PUERARIA MONTANA ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
223748-08-1 (shared with P. lobata complex — P. montana var. lobata)
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, moisturizing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific restriction; permitted under general cosmetic provisions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Mild phytoestrogenic activity (daidzein, genistein); generally considered safe and non-toxic; suitable for all skin types

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pueraria Montana Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

Mild phytoestrogenic activity (daidzein, genistein); generally considered safe and non-toxic; suitable for all skin types The EU classifies Pueraria Montana Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Pueraria Montana Root Extract allowed in the EU?

Pueraria Montana Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Pueraria Montana Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Pueraria Montana Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, moisturizing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 223748-08-1 (shared with P. lobata complex — P. montana var. lobata).

What is the Margin of Safety for Pueraria Montana 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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