Skin Conditioning
CUCUMIS MELO JUICE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Melon juice — a light, water-rich botanical used for hydration and with antioxidant enzymes (like SOD) that give it a mild skin-soothing profile.
Cucumis melo juice is the water-based pressed juice of melon fruit, used as a skin-conditioning and humectant botanical. A well-known cosmetic-derivative of this plant is the SOD-rich extract from the Cantaloupe cultivar (marketed as GliSODin-type antioxidant ingredients). The juice supplies water, natural sugars, vitamin C, beta-carotene and superoxide dismutase (SOD). CosIng lists it under skin conditioning. No CIR-specific review. Safety: long dietary use, minimal sensitization reports. Main technical concerns are rapid spoilage without preservation and occasional enzyme-driven destabilization of formulations. Melon allergy is uncommon but cross-reacts with ragweed pollen in some patients.
Skin benefits
- High water content for hydration
- Contains SOD and antioxidant enzymes
- Vitamin C and carotenoid support
Known concerns
- Highly perishable without preservation
- Very rare melon allergy cross-reactivity
- Enzymatic activity may destabilize formulas
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.