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CITRULLUS COLOCYNTHIS FRUIT EXTRACT

CAS 72986-41-5 / 84696-04-8 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Bitter apple fruit extract sometimes used in cosmetics. Contains cucurbitacins which are bioactive irritants — caution at higher concentrations.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Traditional botanical
  • Marketed for skin conditioning
  • Antioxidant phytochemicals

Known concerns

  • Contains cucurbitacins — known irritants and toxic
  • Bitter apple has documented topical/oral toxicity at higher doses
  • Use level must be controlled

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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