Uncaria Tomentosa Extract

INCI: UNCARIA TOMENTOSA EXTRACT

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; no specific restrictions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Whole-plant extract vs. bark-specific โ€” compositional variability possible depending on plant part sourced. Standardization of alkaloid content recommended. CosIng Ref No. listed separately from bark extract

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uncaria Tomentosa Extract safe in cosmetics?

Whole-plant extract vs. bark-specific โ€” compositional variability possible depending on plant part sourced. Standardization of alkaloid content recommended. CosIng Ref No. listed separately from bark extract The EU classifies Uncaria Tomentosa Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Uncaria Tomentosa Extract allowed in the EU?

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

What does Uncaria Tomentosa Extract do in cosmetics?

Uncaria Tomentosa Extract functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Uncaria Tomentosa 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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