DAEMONOROPS DRACO EXTRACT
Other
Good
CAS Number: 84776-31-8
About DAEMONOROPS DRACO EXTRACT
Dragon's blood resin extract — from a tropical palm tree. The striking red resin is rich in phenolic compounds with wound-healing and astringent properties used in traditional medicine.
Detailed Analysis
Daemonorops Draco Extract is obtained from the resin ('dragon's blood') produced by Daemonorops draco (Palmaceae/Arecaceae), a rattan palm native to Southeast Asia. The deep red resin contains dracorhodin, dracorubin, and other flavonoid-like phenolics with documented wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and hemostatic (blood-stopping) properties. Dragon's blood resins from various plant sources have been used in traditional medicine worldwide for centuries. In cosmetics, it functions as an astringent. CAS: 84776-31-8. No EU restrictions, though limited modern cosmetic safety data.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Wound-healing properties from dracorhodin and phenolic compounds
- ✓ Astringent — helps tighten and protect skin
- ✓ Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activity
- ✓ Antioxidant properties
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Limited modern cosmetic safety assessments
- ⚠ Deep red pigmentation may stain skin and fabrics
- ⚠ Quality varies significantly between suppliers
Safety Score
Good
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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