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ANGELICA DAHURICA ROOT POWDER

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Bai zhi root powder, a traditional Chinese medicinal root containing furanocoumarins that offer skin-brightening but require sun-exposure precautions.

Angelica dahurica (bai zhi) root is a well-known TCM botanical containing furanocoumarins such as imperatorin, isoimperatorin, and byakangelicin. Furanocoumarins are listed in EU Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009, which restricts their use in cosmetic products, particularly those applied to sun-exposed skin, due to photosensitisation and photocarcinogenesis risk. Maximum concentrations and product-type restrictions apply. Formulators must comply with these limits, and use in rinse-off products or products protected from UV exposure is preferred.

Skin benefits

  • Imperatorin and byakangelicin inhibit tyrosinase for skin brightening
  • Traditional use for acne and skin brightening in TCM
  • Anti-inflammatory activity reduces skin redness

Known concerns

  • Furanocoumarins are EU Annex III restricted; photosensitisation and photocarcinogenesis risk
  • Maximum concentration limits apply for sun-exposure product categories
  • Advisable to use in rinse-off or UV-protected formulations only

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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