Is Sargassum Serratifolium Extract safe in cosmetics?
Sargassum Serratifolium Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Sargassum Serratifolium Extract
INCI: SARGASSUM SERRATIFOLIUM EXTRACT [^1_3]
Sargassum Serratifolium Extract (CAS Not individually assigned [^1_3]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant; skin whitening (tyrosinase/melanin inhibition demonstrated in. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antioxidant; skin whitening (tyrosinase/melanin inhibition demonstrated in patent literature) [^1_3][^1_4]
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted; covered under CIR Brown Algae assessment — safe in present practices of use
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Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sargassum Serratifolium Extract allowed in the EU?
Sargassum Serratifolium Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sargassum Serratifolium Extract do in cosmetics?
Sargassum Serratifolium Extract functions as: Antioxidant; skin whitening (tyrosinase/melanin inhibition demonstrated in patent literature) [^1_3][^1_4]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned [^1_3].
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