Berberis Aquifolium (Mahonia) Extract
INCI: BERBERIS AQUIFOLIUM EXTRACT
CAS 84696-12-8 (commonly listed)
Skin conditioning
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Skin conditioning
Purpose
Function
Skin conditioning
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Restricted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSnot established
ConcernHigh
Flags
plant-extract
Verdict
Berberine content must be quantified and specified on CoA. EFSA has flagged berberine-containing preparations for safety review. Potential phototoxicity of alkaloids — photoirritation testing recommended.
US Note
Not specifically regulated; permitted as botanical cosmetic ingredient
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