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Magnolia Officinalis (Magnolia) Bark Extract

Also known as Magnolia Extract
INCI: MAGNOLIA OFFICINALIS BARK EXTRACT
CAS 947686-05-7
Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory

Purpose

Function

Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Flags
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Verdict

Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract (CAS 947686-05-7) with active constituents magnolol and honokiol is permitted in the EU under Regulation (EC) 1223/2009 with no concentration limits and permitted in the US with no FDA-specific restrictions. Antioxidant potency is notable, but emerging sensitization case reports warrant careful risk assessment in formulations.

US Note

No CIR safety assessment has been published for Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, magnolol, or honokiol. Not an OTC monograph ingredient; no GRASE classification applicable. Used in US cosmetics under general FD&C Act cosmetic regulations with no ingredient-specific FDA restrictions. MoCRA standard product listing requirements apply.

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
947686-05-7
INCI
MAGNOLIA OFFICINALIS BARK EXTRACT
Category
active
Updated
Apr 2, 2026