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Skin Conditioning

ASARUM SIEBOLDII ROOT EXTRACT

Updated
15

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

Chinese wild ginger (xixin) root extract — a serious problem ingredient. Asarum species can be contaminated with aristolochic acids, an IARC Group 1 carcinogen and potent kidney toxin. Avoid.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Aromatic conditioning fragrance note
  • Traditional Chinese medicine heritage

Known concerns

  • Contains aristolochic acids — IARC Group 1 carcinogen and potent nephrotoxin
  • Banned/strongly restricted in EU and many markets
  • Linked to Chinese herb nephropathy and urothelial cancer
  • Default-down per rubric for IARC 1 ingredients

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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