antioxidant

Beta-Carotene

INCI: BETA-CAROTENE
CAS None EC 230-636-6
.beta.,.beta.-carotene
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

.beta.,.beta.-carotene

Purpose

Function

Antioxidant
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionhigh
Sensitizationnone
MoSnot established
NOAEL5 mg/kg
ConcernNone
Verdict

Beta-carotene has an excellent safety profile with no significant concerns identified.

US Note

CIR deferred evaluation of beta-carotene because safety has been assessed by FDA.

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic1/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
None
EC Number
230-636-6
INCI
BETA-CAROTENE
Category
antioxidant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026