Xylopia Aethiopica Fruit Extract

INCI: XYLOPIA AETHIOPICA FRUIT EXTRACT

CAS Number
Varies by extraction method (no single assigned CAS for the extract)
Function
Skin conditioning agent, antioxidant, fragrance (West African "Ethiopian pepper" / Negro pepper botanical)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific restriction; botanical extract permitted under general cosmetic provisions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Botanical variability in composition; may contain allergenic terpenes; needs full characterization (heavy metals, pesticides, phytochemical profile); limited cosmetic-specific toxicological data

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen fragrance-component natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Xylopia Aethiopica Fruit Extract safe in cosmetics?

Botanical variability in composition; may contain allergenic terpenes; needs full characterization (heavy metals, pesticides, phytochemical profile); limited cosmetic-specific toxicological data The EU classifies Xylopia Aethiopica Fruit Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Xylopia Aethiopica Fruit Extract allowed in the EU?

Xylopia Aethiopica Fruit Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Xylopia Aethiopica Fruit Extract do in cosmetics?

Xylopia Aethiopica Fruit Extract functions as: Skin conditioning agent, antioxidant, fragrance (West African "Ethiopian pepper" / Negro pepper botanical). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Varies by extraction method (no single assigned CAS for the extract).

What is the Margin of Safety for Xylopia Aethiopica Fruit Extract?

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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