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ALPINIA FORMOSANA SEED WATER

70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Alpinia formosana seed water is a distillation by-product from ginger-family seeds with limited cosmetic safety documentation; some Alpinia species contain skin-irritating compounds.

Alpinia formosana seed water is obtained through steam distillation of the seeds of a Zingiberaceae family plant. The seed water form contains fewer of the volatile compounds that may cause irritation compared to the essential oil or crude extract. However, some Alpinia species contain compounds that can be skin-irritating. Limited data exists specifically for A. formosana seed water in EU cosmetic regulatory databases. The ingredient's status as a distillation by-product somewhat reduces concerns compared to the essential oil.

Skin benefits

  • Contains volatile aromatic compounds with antimicrobial properties
  • Traditional use in Asian skin-care
  • Mild astringent properties from distillation

Known concerns

  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety documentation for this species
  • Some Alpinia species contain skin-irritating compounds
  • Zingiberaceae family may cause sensitization in predisposed individuals

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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