Sabal Serrulatum Fruit Extract

INCI: SERENOA SERRULATA FRUIT EXTRACT

CAS Number
84604-15-9
Function
Skin Conditioning, Anti-Hair-Loss, Anti-Acne, Soothing, Antioxidant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; saw palmetto widely used in OTC and cosmetic products

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains 5ฮฑ-reductase inhibitors with potential hormonal activity at systemic levels, though topical use at typical cosmetic concentrations is considered safe; ensure INCI name is updated to current SERENOA SERRULATA FRUIT EXTRACT for regulatory compliance.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sabal Serrulatum Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?

Contains 5ฮฑ-reductase inhibitors with potential hormonal activity at systemic levels, though topical use at typical cosmetic concentrations is considered safe; ensure INCI name is updated to current SERENOA SERRULATA FRUIT EXTRACT for regulatory compliance. The EU classifies Sabal Serrulatum Fruit Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sabal Serrulatum Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?

Sabal Serrulatum Fruit Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sabal Serrulatum Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?

Sabal Serrulatum Fruit Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning, Anti-Hair-Loss, Anti-Acne, Soothing, Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84604-15-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sabal Serrulatum Fruit 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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