Antioxidant

Argania Spinosa Extract

INCI: ARGANIA SPINOSA EXTRACT
CAS 223747-87-3 (shared with kernel-derived materials)
Argania Spinosa Extract is an extract of the whole plant, Argania Spinosa (L.), Sapotaceae
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Argania Spinosa Extract is an extract of the whole plant, Argania Spinosa (L.), Sapotaceae

Purpose

Function

Skin conditioning, smoothing, antioxidant, sebum regulator
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
ConcernLow
Flags
plant-extractnatural-origin
Verdict

Well-characterized with long history of safe use in food and cosmetics. Ensure botanical part specification is clear in CPSR (whole plant vs. kernel vs. leaf).

US Note

Permitted — FDA UNII: 8H7X7XB54H; CIR reviewed argan-derived oils/extracts as safe

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic2/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
223747-87-3 (shared with kernel-derived materials)
INCI
ARGANIA SPINOSA EXTRACT
Category
Antioxidant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026