Sea Cucumber Extract

INCI: SEA CUCUMBER EXTRACT [^1_6][^1_7]

CAS Number
Not assigned [^1_7]
Function
Skin conditioning, skin protecting [^1_6][^1_7]
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted under general cosmetic ingredient provisions; no specific monograph

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Animal-origin โ€” COSMOS/ECOCERT non-compliant; saponin content can cause irritation at high levels; potential for marine contaminants (heavy metals, microplastics); sustainability concerns (several species endangered/CITES-listed)

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sea Cucumber Extract safe in cosmetics?

Animal-origin โ€” COSMOS/ECOCERT non-compliant; saponin content can cause irritation at high levels; potential for marine contaminants (heavy metals, microplastics); sustainability concerns (several species endangered/CITES-listed) The EU classifies Sea Cucumber Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sea Cucumber Extract allowed in the EU?

Sea Cucumber Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sea Cucumber Extract do in cosmetics?

Sea Cucumber Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, skin protecting [^1_6][^1_7]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned [^1_7].

What is the Margin of Safety for Sea Cucumber 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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