Sulforaphane
INCI: SULFORAPHANE (TYPICALLY DELIVERED AS BRASSICA OLERACEA ITALICA EXTRACT IN COSMETICS)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Highly bioactive isothiocyanate — potent Nrf2 pathway activator; at high concentrations may cause cellular stress; stability is poor (degrades with heat, light, pH extremes); typically standardized within broccoli seed extract rather than used as isolate; limited cosmetic-specific safety dossier — most data is nutraceutical/pharma
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sulforaphane safe in cosmetics?
Highly bioactive isothiocyanate — potent Nrf2 pathway activator; at high concentrations may cause cellular stress; stability is poor (degrades with heat, light, pH extremes); typically standardized within broccoli seed extract rather than used as isolate; limited cosmetic-specific safety dossier — most data is nutraceutical/pharma The EU classifies Sulforaphane as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Sulforaphane allowed in the EU?
Sulforaphane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sulforaphane do in cosmetics?
Sulforaphane functions as: Antioxidant, Skin conditioning, Anti-inflammatory. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4478-93-7 (racemic) / 142825-10-3 (L-form).
What is the Margin of Safety for Sulforaphane?
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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