Antioxidant
EMBELIA RIBES FRUIT EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A South Asian berry extract whose key active embelin has antioxidant and antimicrobial uses. Reproductive-toxicity flags in animal studies push it into the use-with-awareness band.
Function
Skin benefits
- Embelin offers antioxidant and antimicrobial activity
- Traditional Ayurvedic skin botanical
- Mild tyrosinase inhibition for brightening
Known concerns
- Embelin classified reproductive toxicity Cat 2 in some assessments
- Embryonic-development concerns in animal data
- No CIR/SCCS cosmetic safety dossier
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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