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Skin Conditioning

CITRULLUS COLOCYNTHIS POWDER

CAS 72986-41-5 / 84696-04-8 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A powder from bitter apple (colocynth) with traditional medicinal use. Contains cucurbitacin toxins; cosmetic use must be carefully purified and limited.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGTONIC

Skin benefits

  • Traditional botanical with antioxidant phenolics
  • Used as a powdered skin-conditioning addition
  • Plant-based

Known concerns

  • Contains cucurbitacins — irritant and toxic
  • Traditional medicine reports of GI and skin toxicity
  • Limited modern cosmetic safety review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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