Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Powder
INCI: ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA URSI LEAF POWDER
CAS 84776-10-3 EC 283-934-3
Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground leaves of the Bearberry, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.), Ericaceae
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
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Description
Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground leaves of the Bearberry, Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.), Ericaceae
Purpose
Function
Skin Conditioning; also used as Abrasive in physical exfoliant formulas
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
EU Max Concentration7%
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Verdict
Bearberry leaf powder contains hydroquinone and arbutin; physical form may cause mechanical irritation at high concentrations.
US Note
Not restricted; covered under CIR bearberry review
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