Asparagus Racemosus Root Extract
INCI: ASPARAGUS RACEMOSUS ROOT EXTRACT
CAS —
Asparagus Racemosus Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Asparagus racemosus, Liliaceae
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Asparagus Racemosus Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Asparagus racemosus, Liliaceae
Purpose
Function
Skin conditioning, antimicrobial, emollient, antioxidant
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL1000 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Flags
plant_extractayurvedic_originshatavariantioxidantskin_conditioningantimicrobialsteroidal_saponinsno_cir_monographcosing_registeredlow_use_frequency
Verdict
Safe at typical cosmetic use concentrations; well-tolerated in clinical and in vitro studies with no adverse events at 500 mg oral dose; valued for antioxidant, anti-sebum, and skin-conditioning activity driven by shatavarins and polyphenols; suitable for anti-aging, emollient, and cleansing formulations.
US Note
No CIR dedicated monograph; not on FDA prohibited/restricted list; long Ayurvedic (Shatavari) and food-grade history supports topical safety; UNII Y8P1YR4920 registered in FDA SRS
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