Thamnolia Vermicularis Leaf Extract

INCI: THAMNOLIA VERMICULARIS LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin conditioning, anti-aging (anti-wrinkle, moisturizing via β-sitosterol and vermicularin)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically listed; permissible under general provisions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Lichen allergen risk (usnic acid); "leaf" misnomer (lichens lack true leaves — thallus); harvesting sustainability concerns (slow-growing alpine lichen); no CIR assessment

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thamnolia Vermicularis Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?

Lichen allergen risk (usnic acid); "leaf" misnomer (lichens lack true leaves — thallus); harvesting sustainability concerns (slow-growing alpine lichen); no CIR assessment The EU classifies Thamnolia Vermicularis Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Thamnolia Vermicularis Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?

Thamnolia Vermicularis Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Thamnolia Vermicularis Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?

Thamnolia Vermicularis Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, anti-aging (anti-wrinkle, moisturizing via β-sitosterol and vermicularin). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Thamnolia Vermicularis 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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