Xanthohumol

INCI: XANTHOHUMOL

CAS Number
6754-58-1
Function
Skin conditioning; documented skin-brightening and anti-redness active (inhibits GM-CSF production)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; CIR panel reviewed hops-derived ingredients as safe in present practices of use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

โš  GHS H317 skin sensitizer classification . Also classified H400: very toxic to aquatic life (environmental concern for wash-off products) . Estrogenic activity reported in literature โ€” endocrine disruption potential should be considered. Patent literature suggests safe topical use at cosmetic concentrations , but independent safety dossier recommended. Phytoestrogenic properties require disclosure in regulatory submissions.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen endocrine_disruptor

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Xanthohumol safe in cosmetics?

โš  GHS H317 skin sensitizer classification . Also classified H400: very toxic to aquatic life (environmental concern for wash-off products) . Estrogenic activity reported in literature โ€” endocrine disruption potential should be considered. Patent literature suggests safe topical use at cosmetic concentrations , but independent safety dossier recommended. Phytoestrogenic properties require disclosure in regulatory submissions. The EU classifies Xanthohumol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Xanthohumol allowed in the EU?

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

What does Xanthohumol do in cosmetics?

Xanthohumol functions as: Skin conditioning; documented skin-brightening and anti-redness active (inhibits GM-CSF production). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6754-58-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Xanthohumol?

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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