Humectant
AMORPHOPHALLUS ROOT MUELLERI EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An extract from a konjac-relative root, rich in glucomannan polysaccharides that hold water on skin. Plant-derived and well tolerated, similar to konjac in food and skincare.
Function
Skin benefits
- Glucomannan polysaccharides — humectant
- Skin-smoothing film
- Plant-derived
- Generally non-irritating
Known concerns
- Limited cosmetic clinical literature
- Possible viscosity-driven occlusion in heavy use
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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