Sparassis Crispa Mycelium/Usnea Longissima Ferment Extract Filtrate
INCI: SPARASSIS CRISPA MYCELIUM/USNEA LONGISSIMA FERMENT EXTRACT FILTRATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Usnic acid concern — Usnea species produce usnic acid, a known contact allergen and potential hepatotoxin at oral doses; must verify usnic acid levels in filtrate are below sensitization threshold; virtually no published cosmetic safety data for this specific combination; requires supplier COA with usnic acid quantification
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Is Sparassis Crispa Mycelium/Usnea Longissima Ferment Extract Filtrate safe in cosmetics?
Usnic acid concern — Usnea species produce usnic acid, a known contact allergen and potential hepatotoxin at oral doses; must verify usnic acid levels in filtrate are below sensitization threshold; virtually no published cosmetic safety data for this specific combination; requires supplier COA with usnic acid quantification The EU classifies Sparassis Crispa Mycelium/Usnea Longissima Ferment Extract Filtrate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Sparassis Crispa Mycelium/Usnea Longissima Ferment Extract Filtrate allowed in the EU?
Sparassis Crispa Mycelium/Usnea Longissima Ferment Extract Filtrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sparassis Crispa Mycelium/Usnea Longissima Ferment Extract Filtrate do in cosmetics?
Sparassis Crispa Mycelium/Usnea Longissima Ferment Extract Filtrate functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sparassis Crispa Mycelium/Usnea Longissima Ferment Extract Filtrate?
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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