Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract
INCI: ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA-URSI LEAF EXTRACT
CAS 84776-10-3
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, skin brightening, antimicrobial
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, skin brightening, antimicrobial
Purpose
Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant, skin brightening, antimicrobial
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Restricted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
EU Max Concentration7%
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
ConcernLow
Flags
plant_extractarbutin_sourceskin_brighteningtyrosinase_inhibitoreu_restricted_2024hydroquinone_precursor_riskendocrine_disruption_concernericaceae_familyantioxidantantimicrobialleave_on_caution
Verdict
Safe at typical cosmetic concentrations when beta-arbutin content is controlled per EU Regulation 2024/996 (max 7% in face creams) and hydroquinone impurity remains at unavoidable trace levels; SCCS OPINION/1642/22 supports safety; endocrine disruption flagged as theoretical concern at high exposure driving the EU restriction; well-established skin brightening and antioxidant ingredient with long history of use.
US Note
No dedicated CIR monograph for the whole extract; arbutin (the key active) not separately assessed by CIR; hydroquinone (potential hydrolysis product) assessed by CIR as unsafe in leave-on cosmetics; FDA does not restrict arbutin or bearberry extract by name.
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