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Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract

Haritaki extract / Terminalia extract

Safety Notes

Rich in tannins (chebulic acid ellagic acid chebulinic acid); potent antioxidant; anti-microbial; anti-inflammatory; traditional Ayurvedic rasayana herb; anti-glycation properties; growing evidence base for topical use; well-tolerated

Function & Common Use

Function

Active (antioxidant / anti-aging / antimicrobial)

Category

Active Ingredient

Common In

Ayurvedic skincare antioxidant products anti-aging serums

Origin

Vegetable (haritaki fruit)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract safe to use in skincare?

Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Rich in tannins (chebulic acid ellagic acid chebulinic acid); potent antioxidant; anti-microbial; anti-inflammatory; traditional Ayurvedic rasayana herb; anti-glycation properties; growing evidence base for topical use; well-tolerated

Is Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract allowed in India?

Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract used for in cosmetics?

Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract functions as: Active (antioxidant / anti-aging / antimicrobial). It is commonly found in: Ayurvedic skincare antioxidant products anti-aging serums.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted

Identifiers

CAS84776-27-2
ECN/A

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