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Expert Verdict
Possible agricultural pesticide residues (flagged in Chinese safety assessment); saponin content (ruscogenin, neoruscogenin) is the primary active — batch-to-batch standardization recommended
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract safe in cosmetics?
Possible agricultural pesticide residues (flagged in Chinese safety assessment); saponin content (ruscogenin, neoruscogenin) is the primary active — batch-to-batch standardization recommended The EU classifies Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract allowed in the EU?
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract do in cosmetics?
Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract functions as: Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Smoothing, Soothing, Light Stabilising. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-38-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ruscus Aculeatus Root 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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