Skin Conditioning

Berberis Aristata Root Extract

INCI: BERBERIS ARISTATA ROOT EXTRACT
CAS 89957-84-6
Berberis Aristata Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Berberis aristata, Berberidaceae
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Berberis Aristata Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Berberis aristata, Berberidaceae

Purpose

Function

Skin conditioning
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Restricted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Flags
plant-extractnatural-origin
Verdict

Root extracts contain the highest alkaloid load among plant parts. Berberine content specification mandatory. EFSA safety review ongoing — monitor for regulatory changes. Batch-to-batch variability in alkaloid profile must be controlled.

US Note

Not specifically regulated; permitted as botanical cosmetic ingredient

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
89957-84-6
INCI
BERBERIS ARISTATA ROOT EXTRACT
Category
Skin Conditioning
Updated
Apr 2, 2026