Humectant
JUNCUS EFFUSUS STALK EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Soft rush stalk extract (deng xin cao in TCM) — used as a humectant and skin softener with mild antioxidant effect. Long traditional-medicine history; cosmetic-specific data is thin so it sits in mid-yellow.
Function
Skin benefits
- Polysaccharide humectant
- Mild skin softening
- Phenolic antioxidants
- Asian traditional-medicine record
Known concerns
- Limited cosmetic dossier
- Bioactive phenanthrenes at high %
- Allergen profile uncharacterised
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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