Verbascoside

INCI: VERBASCOSIDE

CAS Number
61276-17-3
Function
Antioxidant, Skin Protecting, Bleaching, Chelating
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not an OTC monograph sunscreen active. No specific FDA restrictions. FDA UNII: 3TGX09BD5B.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Naturally occurring phenylethanoid glycoside with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; stability concern—transforms to isoverbascoside at neutral pH; maintain formulations at pH ≤5.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Verbascoside safe in cosmetics?

Naturally occurring phenylethanoid glycoside with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; stability concern—transforms to isoverbascoside at neutral pH; maintain formulations at pH ≤5. The EU classifies Verbascoside as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Verbascoside allowed in the EU?

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

What does Verbascoside do in cosmetics?

Verbascoside functions as: Antioxidant, Skin Protecting, Bleaching, Chelating. It is classified as a Antioxidant in our database. CAS number: 61276-17-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Verbascoside?

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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