What does Atractylodes macrocephala root/stalk powder do?

Used in cosmetics as an abrasive, a skin protectant and a fragrance ingredient. Atractylodes Macrocephala Root/Stalk Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground roots and stalks of Atractylodes macrocephala, Asteraceae.

Is Atractylodes macrocephala root/stalk powder safe?

We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.

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Atractylodes macrocephala root/stalk powder

Concern score

Not assessed — no hazard data yet.

Atractylodes macrocephala root/stalk powder in plain language

What it does: Used in cosmetics as an abrasive, a skin protectant and a fragrance ingredient. Atractylodes Macrocephala Root/Stalk Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground roots and stalks of Atractylodes macrocephala, Asteraceae.
Abrasive
Skin protecting
Fragrance
Is it a concern?: We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.

What we know about this ingredient

Canonical ingredient record built from 1 public-source records.

Regulation

No restrictions found. Atractylodes macrocephala root/stalk powder appears in these published regulatory listings.

EUCosIngActiveAtractylodes Macrocephala Root/Stalk Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground roots and stalks of Atractylodes macrocephala, Asteraceae.
- Atractylodes Macrocephala Root/Stalk Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground roots and stalks of Atractylodes macrocephala, Asteraceae.Source →

Expert safety opinions

No expert opinion on file for Atractylodes macrocephala root/stalk powder. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.

SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.

Evidence & sources

No graded research studies for Atractylodes macrocephala root/stalk powder yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.

1 data source

Where this comes from

CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
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Suitability

Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.

Fragrance avoidance

Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.

Avoid

The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.