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Skin Conditioning

CUCURBITACEAE EXTRACT

Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A gourd-family plant extract used for skin conditioning. Family-level INCI is unusual and non-specific; some species contain bitter cucurbitacins, so quality of supplier QC matters.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Plant polyphenol antioxidants
  • Skin conditioning
  • Hydrating plant water content

Known concerns

  • Cucurbitacins can be irritant/cytotoxic
  • Generic family-level INCI is non-specific
  • Composition varies widely by species

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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