Skin Conditioning
ACORUS GRAMINEUS ROOT/STEM/LUFFA CYLINDRICA FRUIT/CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A blend of grass-leaf sweetflag (Acorus gramineus), luffa fruit, and green tea leaf. Beta-asarone in Acorus is a documented genotoxic carcinogen — well tolerated as a fragrance trace, but warrants caution as an extract concentration.
Function
Skin benefits
- Camellia (green tea) catechins for antioxidant action
- Luffa polysaccharides for hydration
- Mild fragrance from Acorus essential oils
Known concerns
- Acorus gramineus contains beta-asarone — IARC-listed possible carcinogen
- Restricted in food/flavour applications
- Use in leave-on cosmetics warrants caution
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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