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BENINCASA CERIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT

CAS 97659-61-5 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Winter melon (wax gourd) fruit extract — a hydrating, cooling food-grade botanical with polysaccharides. One of the more skin-friendly fruit extracts, with no notable safety concerns.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • High water and polysaccharide content
  • Cooling and skin-soothing
  • Long food-grade Asian heritage

Known concerns

  • Possible mild irritation in rare sensitized skin
  • Limited large-scale cosmetic dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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