Urtica Dioica Root Extract

INCI: URTICA DIOICA ROOT EXTRACT

CAS Number
84012-40-8 (plant source CAS)
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; also used in dietary supplements (root specifically studied for BPH โ€” not cosmetic claim)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Root extracts may contain phytosterols with hormonal activity (ฮฒ-sitosterol) โ€” relevance at cosmetic topical levels is debatable but should be noted in safety assessments; solvent residue verification needed

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Urtica Dioica Root Extract safe in cosmetics?

Root extracts may contain phytosterols with hormonal activity (ฮฒ-sitosterol) โ€” relevance at cosmetic topical levels is debatable but should be noted in safety assessments; solvent residue verification needed The EU classifies Urtica Dioica Root Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Urtica Dioica Root Extract allowed in the EU?

Urtica Dioica Root Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Urtica Dioica Root Extract do in cosmetics?

Urtica Dioica Root Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-40-8 (plant source CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Urtica Dioica Root 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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