Arbutus Unedo Leaf Extract
INCI: ARBUTUS UNEDO LEAF EXTRACT
CAS 89957-49-3 (general *Arbutus unedo* extract CAS) EC 281-657-2
Arbutus Unedo Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Strawbery Tree, Arbutus unedo L., Ericaceae
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Arbutus Unedo Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves 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 leaf extract has highest arbutin content risk in this group; arbutin is restricted under EU Reg. 2024/996 Annex III. Quantify arbutin content, assess HQ contamination to less than 1 ppm per SCCS guidance, and document HQ release kinetics before use.
US Note
No FDA-specific restriction
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Ratings
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