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Expert Verdict
Contains tyrosinase inhibitors — depigmenting activity should be disclosed in product claims ; enzymatic activity varies significantly by extraction solvent ; most robust safety/efficacy data of all 10 ingredients listed here
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Is Terminalia Catappa Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Contains tyrosinase inhibitors — depigmenting activity should be disclosed in product claims ; enzymatic activity varies significantly by extraction solvent ; most robust safety/efficacy data of all 10 ingredients listed here The EU classifies Terminalia Catappa Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Terminalia Catappa Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Terminalia Catappa Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Terminalia Catappa Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Terminalia Catappa Leaf Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning; anti-ageing, anti-inflammatory, depigmenting, slimming (per patent data). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 182371-63-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Terminalia Catappa 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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