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Antimicrobial

BACILLUS/ASARUM SIEBOLDII FERMENT EXTRACT FILTRATE

30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

A fermented Asian wild ginger extract — but raw Asarum contains aristolochic acid, an IARC Group 1 carcinogen and nephrotoxin. Best avoided in cosmetics regardless of fermentation step.

Function

ANTIMICROBIAL

Skin benefits

  • Antimicrobial

Known concerns

  • Contains aristolochic acid (IARC Group 1 carcinogen, nephrotoxin)
  • EU regulatory restrictions on aristolochic-acid-containing botanicals
  • Fermentation does not eliminate the alkaloid

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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