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Skin Conditioning

ABRUS FRUTICULOSUS ROOT EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Root extract from a tropical legume in the rosary-pea genus. Used as a traditional botanical, but the genus is famous for the toxin abrin in its seeds, so safety hinges on sourcing and purification.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Traditional use in Asian botanicals
  • Polyphenol content suggests antioxidant activity
  • Used at low percentages in formulations

Known concerns

  • Abrus genus contains the toxalbumin abrin in seeds; root must be properly sourced
  • Sparse cosmetic safety dossiers
  • No CIR or SCCS opinion published

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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