Sassafras extract

Sassafras extract

INCI SASSAFRAS OFFICINALE BARK/ROOT EXTRACTRole Skin conditioning

Extract of bark and roots of the Sassafras officinale, of plant origin. Used in cosmetics as a skin care and hair care ingredient.

Skin conditioningHair conditioningRestricted use
Ingredient

Roles & functions

Skin conditioning — Keeps the skin in good condition and protects it; improves its comfort.

Hair conditioning — Improves the appearance, softness and manageability of the hair.

Regulatory framework

What the authorities say

AuthorityStatus
Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009)Autorisé sous conditions — Safrole, except for normal content in the natural essences used and provided that the concentration does not exceed: 100 ppm in the finished cosmetic product, 50 ppm in products for dental and oral hygiene, and provided that Safrole is not present in toothpastes intended specifically for children
CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008)No CMR classification
ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health)Not identified as an endocrine disruptor
ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59)Not on the Candidate List (SVHC)
European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III)No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling
European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009)No referenced nanoform
European Commission — Annex II (Reg. 1223/2009) — maj Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:37:22 GMTProhibited except under conditions (Annex II) — Safrole, except for normal content in the natural essences used and provided that the concentration does not exceed: 100 ppm in the finished cosmetic product, 50 ppm in products for dental and oral hygiene, and provided that Safrole is not present in toothpastes intended specifically for children — Annexe II, entrée 360
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