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Fragrance

ACORUS GRAMINEUS 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

Japanese sweet flag extract — an aromatic Asian rhizome whose oil contains beta-asarone, a possible carcinogen restricted in food. Cosmetic use depends heavily on beta-asarone-free grades.

Function

HUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Aromatic conditioning fragrance
  • Traditional calming use
  • Antioxidant phenolics

Known concerns

  • Acorus species contain beta-asarone — IARC Group 2B possible carcinogen
  • EU restricts beta-asarone in food and flavours
  • Genotoxicity concerns for whole-plant extracts
  • Beta-asarone-free grades preferred

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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