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Skin Conditioning

HYDROLYZED MONASCUS/RICE FERMENT FILTRATE

70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A ferment filtrate from Monascus mold grown on rice (the same fermentation that makes red yeast rice). Generally well tolerated, but suppliers must control citrinin levels — a known nephrotoxic Monascus byproduct.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning ferment metabolites
  • Traditional fermentation with long history
  • Mild antioxidant effects
  • Pigment-rich for color formulations

Known concerns

  • Monascus can produce citrinin (nephrotoxic) — supplier QC critical
  • Fungal ferment carries mild sensitization potential
  • Possible mold-allergy reactions
  • Pigment may stain

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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