Plant Extracts

Andrographolide

INCI: ANDROGRAPHOLIDE
CAS 5508-58-7 EC 226-852-5
3-[2-[Decahydro-6-Hydroxy-5-( Hydroxymethyl)-5,8a-Dimethyl-2-Methylenenaphthyl]Ethylidene]Dihydro-4-Hydroxyfuran-2(3H)-one
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

3-[2-[Decahydro-6-Hydroxy-5-( Hydroxymethyl)-5,8a-Dimethyl-2-Methylenenaphthyl]Ethylidene]Dihydro-4-Hydroxyfuran-2(3H)-one

Purpose

Function

skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
NOAEL666 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Flags
active_compoundanti_inflammatoryantioxidantskin_soothingnatural_diterpene
Verdict

Andrographolide is a plant-derived compound with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, permitted for cosmetic use in both EU and US with good safety profile and low sensitization risk.

US Note

No specific FDA restrictions for topical use; used in anti-aging and soothing formulations

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
5508-58-7
EC Number
226-852-5
INCI
ANDROGRAPHOLIDE
Category
Plant Extracts
Updated
Apr 2, 2026