Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Powder

INCI: SERENOA SERRULATA FRUIT POWDER [^1_15]

CAS Number
Derived from Serenoa serrulata (CAS 84604-15-9 for the fruit extract family) [^1_14]
Function
Skin conditioning [^1_15]
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted under general cosmetic provisions; Saw palmetto also has GRAS history in supplements [^1_14]

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains 5-alpha reductase inhibiting compounds โ€” potential hormonal activity at high concentrations; not recommended for leave-on products targeting pregnant/nursing women; verify fatty acid profile per batch [^1_14]

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Powder safe in cosmetics?

Contains 5-alpha reductase inhibiting compounds โ€” potential hormonal activity at high concentrations; not recommended for leave-on products targeting pregnant/nursing women; verify fatty acid profile per batch [^1_14] The EU classifies Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Powder allowed in the EU?

Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Powder do in cosmetics?

Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Powder functions as: Skin conditioning [^1_15]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Derived from Serenoa serrulata (CAS 84604-15-9 for the fruit extract family) [^1_14].

What is the Margin of Safety for Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Powder?

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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