Yogurt

INCI: YOGURT

CAS Number
8050-05-3
Function
Skin conditioning (cosmetic use); also classified as food additive
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted for cosmetic use; yogurt is GRAS as a food

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Dairy allergen risk โ€” must be labeled/considered for consumers with milk protein allergy; contains lactic acid (pH-dependent irritation potential); microbial stability requires adequate preservation

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yogurt safe in cosmetics?

Dairy allergen risk โ€” must be labeled/considered for consumers with milk protein allergy; contains lactic acid (pH-dependent irritation potential); microbial stability requires adequate preservation The EU classifies Yogurt as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Yogurt allowed in the EU?

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

What does Yogurt do in cosmetics?

Yogurt functions as: Skin conditioning (cosmetic use); also classified as food additive. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8050-05-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Yogurt?

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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