Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Extract

INCI: UNCARIA TOMENTOSA BARK EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned for bark extract (whole plant extract may have provisional numbers)
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, skin protecting
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; Cat's Claw is also sold as dietary supplement (DSHEA); no cosmetic-specific restrictions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Contains pentacyclic oxindole alkaloids (immunomodulatory) โ€” relevant if product makes immune-related claims. Potential drug interactions if used in leave-on products at high concentrations. COSMOS-eligible (plant-derived)

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Extract safe in cosmetics?

Contains pentacyclic oxindole alkaloids (immunomodulatory) โ€” relevant if product makes immune-related claims. Potential drug interactions if used in leave-on products at high concentrations. COSMOS-eligible (plant-derived) The EU classifies Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Extract allowed in the EU?

Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Extract do in cosmetics?

Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, skin protecting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned for bark extract (whole plant extract may have provisional numbers).

What is the Margin of Safety for Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Extract?

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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