ARECA CATECHU SHELL EXTRACT

Not enough data

Is ARECA CATECHU SHELL EXTRACT safe in skincare?

Not enough data

Banned in cosmetics in Korea (MFDS); no other regulator has issued a verdict yet

Based on

Reference: Korea MFDS
MFDS Korea: prohibited · MFDS Korea cosmetic prohibited

Is ARECA CATECHU SHELL EXTRACT classified as a carcinogen?

Only four bodies count here: IARC, EU CLP, US NTP and California Prop 65.

Not classified by IARC, EU CLP, US NTP, or California Prop 65.

How is ARECA CATECHU SHELL EXTRACT regulated?

Cosmetic ingredient

Not found on any prescription-drug, professional-treatment, or US OTC monograph list, so it is treated as a cosmetic ingredient. This is a passive default ("not on any known restricted list"), not an individually verified positive finding.

Sources (1)

Reference: Korea MFDS

Red does not mean poison. Preservatives that stop a product going off, UV filters and fragrance can land on yellow or red depending on their score.

Green does not mean right for you. Skin and allergies differ from person to person. Treat the color as a starting point.