Is Rheum Rhabarbarum Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Rheum Rhabarbarum Root Extract has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Rheum Rhabarbarum Root Extract
INCI: RHEUM RHABARBARUM ROOT EXTRACT
Rheum Rhabarbarum Root Extract is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, astringent, tonic. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
Function
Skin conditioning, astringent, tonic
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; no FDA restriction
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Safety Data
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Rheum Rhabarbarum Root Extract — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rheum Rhabarbarum Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Rheum Rhabarbarum Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Rheum Rhabarbarum Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Rheum Rhabarbarum Root Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, astringent, tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
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