Morus Albą Root Extract
Skin brightening, antioxidant, skin conditioning
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Skin brightening, antioxidant, skin conditioning
Purpose
Function
Skin brightening, antioxidant, skin conditioning
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
NOAEL858 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Verdict
Morus alba root extract is an arbutin alternative for skin brightening, permitted in EU cosmetics without Annex restrictions. Key actives mulberroside F and oxyresveratrol inhibit tyrosinase; unlike arbutin, mulberroside F does not release hydroquinone. In vitro efficacy is robust; clinical data are limited. No heavy metal concerns for commercial extracts.
US Note
No FDA pre-market approval required for cosmetic use. No CIR assessment for mulberroside F specifically. No GRAS listing relevant to topical use. MoCRA safety substantiation required. Not subject to hydroquinone OTC drug concerns (unlike arbutin).
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No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.