Skin Conditioning
BACILLUS/ACORUS CALAMUS ROOT EXTRACT FERMENT
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A fermented sweet flag root extract — traditional skin tonic, but raw Acorus calamus often contains beta-asarone, a genotoxic compound restricted in the EU. Use depends on chemotype.
Function
Skin benefits
- Skin conditioning
- Antimicrobial
Known concerns
- Beta-asarone (genotoxic, EU restricted)
- Chemotype-dependent toxicology
- Fermentation is not a validated detox step
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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