Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Traditional medicinal use for acne suggests bioactivity — document concentrations carefully. Anacardiaceae cross-reactivity risk higher in leaf than fruit. Tannin content may cause astringency/irritation at higher concentrations. No CIR/SCCS monograph. Moderate anti-elastase but inactive against collagenase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sclerocarya Birrea Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Traditional medicinal use for acne suggests bioactivity — document concentrations carefully. Anacardiaceae cross-reactivity risk higher in leaf than fruit. Tannin content may cause astringency/irritation at higher concentrations. No CIR/SCCS monograph. Moderate anti-elastase but inactive against collagenase. The EU classifies Sclerocarya Birrea Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Sclerocarya Birrea Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Sclerocarya Birrea Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sclerocarya Birrea Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Sclerocarya Birrea Leaf Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant (moderate anti-elastase activity at ~54%). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (botanical extract).
What is the Margin of Safety for Sclerocarya Birrea Leaf 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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