Is Sake Lees (Sake Kasu) safe in cosmetics?
Sake Lees (Sake Kasu) has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
MODERATE
Active Ingredient
Sake Lees (Sake Kasu)
INCI: SAKE LEES
Sake Lees (Sake Kasu) (CAS None) is a cosmetic active ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning and brightening agent containing kojic acid, a tyrosinase. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Skin conditioning and brightening agent containing kojic acid, a tyrosinase inhibitor, and amino acids
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
CIR safety assessment of yeast-derived ingredients noted that only BSL-1 species should be used in cosmetic manufacture
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sake Lees (Sake Kasu).
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Sake Lees (Sake Kasu) — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sake Lees (Sake Kasu) allowed in the EU?
Sake Lees (Sake Kasu) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sake Lees (Sake Kasu) do in cosmetics?
Sake Lees (Sake Kasu) functions as: Skin conditioning and brightening agent containing kojic acid, a tyrosinase inhibitor, and amino acids. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: None.
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