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Humectant

CYNOMORIUM COCCINEUM FLOWER/STEM EXTRACT

Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Flower/stem extract from Cynomorium coccineum (Maltese mushroom), a parasitic plant. Functions as a humectant and skin conditioner with antioxidant flavonoids; cosmetic dossier is limited.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGHUMECTANTSKIN PROTECTINGSKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Humectant and skin-conditioning function
  • Antioxidant phenolics
  • Studied for elastase inhibition
  • Long traditional medicine use

Known concerns

  • Limited topical CIR/SCCS review
  • Mostly nutraceutical literature
  • Botanical variability

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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