Arbutus Unedo Fruit Extract
INCI: ARBUTUS UNEDO FRUIT EXTRACT
CAS 89957-49-3 (commonly assigned to *Arbutus unedo* extracts) EC 281-657-2
Arbutus Unedo Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of the Strawbery Tree, Arbutus unedo L., Ericaceae
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Arbutus Unedo Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of the Strawbery Tree, Arbutus unedo L., Ericaceae
Purpose
Function
Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Flags
plant-extractnatural-origin
Verdict
Arbutus unedo fruit extract naturally contains arbutin, which is restricted under EU Reg. 2024/996; arbutin content must be quantified and hydroquinone release assessed to determine functional compliance with Annex III restrictions.
US Note
No FDA-specific restriction. Also occurs in foodstuffs.
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